John M. York

John M. York (January 29, 1878 – February 28, 1949) was a lawyer and jurist in California. He most notably served as the Presiding Judge of the California Court of Appeals, Second Appellate District, Division 1 from 1937 to 1949.

John M. York
Presiding Justice of the California Court of Appeal,
Second Appellate District, Division One
In office
October 7, 1937 – February 28, 1949
Appointed byGovernor Frank Merriam
Preceded byFrederick W. Houser
Succeeded byThomas P. White
Personal details
Born(1878-01-02)January 2, 1878
Berkeley, California
DiedFebruary 28, 1949(1949-02-28) (aged 71)
Alma materThroop Polytechnic Institute
University of Virginia School of Law

Biography

John York was born in 1878 in Berkeley, California.[1] He was the son of Waldo M. York, a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court.[2]

York was educated at Throop Polytechnic Institute, now known as California Institute of Technology, and at the University of Virginia School of Law. He was admitted to the California Bar on April 18, 1899.[1] From 1899–1912, York practiced law in private practice. On January 6, 1913 he began his judicial career on the Los Angeles Superior Court. On March 12, 1915, he was elected unanimously as the Presiding Judge of that court by the 18 judges of the court, replacing J. Perry Wood in that position.[2]

York served on the LA Superior Court until 1926 when he was appointed by Friend Richardson to the California Court of Appeals, Second Appellate Division, Division 1. He took up his Associate Justice position on January 6, 2013.[1]

On October 7, 1937, York was appointed as the Presiding Justice of the California Court of Appeals, Second Appellate District, Division 1 by Governor Frank Merriam. He served in this position until his death in 1949.[1]

York served on the Judicial Council of California from 1944–1946.[3]

References
  1. "John M. York" (PDF). California Court of Appeals, Second Appellate Division.
  2. "York is Elected Presiding Judge". Los Angeles Herald (Volume XLI, Number 113). California Digital Newspaper Collection. March 12, 1915. p. 3. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  3. "Judicial Council Member Roster 1926–2015" (PDF). Judicial Council of California.
Legal offices
Preceded by
Frederick W. Houser		 Presiding Justice of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One
1949–1959		 Succeeded by
Thomas P. White


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