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OUR NEUTRALS
Hon. Victor E. Ramirez, Ret.
| After an outstanding 24 year career on the Municipal and Superior Court Bench in North County, Hon. Victor E. Ramirez is now focusing his time and energy serving as an Arbitrator, Mediator and Private Judge, as well as a part time Public Interest lawyer. Known for his strong, friendly personality and good sense of humor, lawyers always enjoyed appearing in his courtroom. His experience as a Judge and his diverse law practice focusing on civil matters prior thereto, including a start up banking venture, make this judge an ideal choice for a wide variety of civil disputes. One lawyer who does both Plaintiff and Defense work says, "This Judge is respected for his brilliant wisdom, charismatic personality and his ability to always be fair ... I trust him with all my cases." |
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LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
- Mediator, Arbitrator & Public Advocacy Lawyer (2003-Present)
- Judge, Superior Court of San Diego (1998-2003)
- Presiding Judge, Municipal Court, North County Judicial District, San Diego (1985 & 1989)
- Judge, Municipal Court, North County Judicial District, San Diego (1979-98)
- Private Law Practice, Escondido, CA, General Civil Litigation (1973-79)
- Instructor, Palomar Jr. College “Business Law” (1973-76)
- Psychologist, Grossmont Union High School District (1969-73)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Judicial Council, Subcommittee Member, Advisory Committee on Court Facilities (1989-91)
- Faculty Member, California Judicial Education Research (CJER) Instructor, “Selected Civil Matters & Pre Trial Settlements” (1983, 1984, 1989, 1991)
- Former Founder & Organizing Chairman of Hidden Valley National Bank, Escondido, CA
- Advisory Committee Member, University of San Diego School of Law (1983 & 1984)
- Board Member of Centro de Informacion, a public non-profit community assistance agency (1983-84)
- Member of Founders BECCA Foundation, North San Diego County, scholarship program for disadvantaged students (1983-present)
- J.D., University of San Diego School of Law (1973)
- M.A., Pepperdine University (1969)
- B.A., Pepperdine University (1967)
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
- Business/Contractual
- Employment
- Professional Malpractice
- Banking/Finance
- Real Property Related Matters
- All types of Personal Injury
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
- Trial Judge of the Year, San Diego Consumer Lawyers Association (1997 & 1999)
- Best Municipal Court Trial Judge Award 1986 and Trial Judge of the Year 1985, San Diego Trial Lawyers Association (SDTLA, now known as CASD)
- Most Distinguished Alumni Jurist Award, University of San Diego School of Law 1982
- Highest rated Municipal Court Judge, North San Diego County, San Diego Union Judicial Poll, 1982 & 1996
- Numerous Who’s Who Awards including in California (1983, 1985, 1987), in America (1987), in the West (1983) and in Hispanic America (1991)
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Enjoys Water Sports, Walking, Reading and spending time with good friends.
LOCATIONS
- San Diego County
