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Born Los Banos, California, July 11, 1943; admitted to California Bar 1969, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit 1971, U.S. Supreme Court 1972, U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Tax Court. Education: Santa Clara University, (B.A., History, Magna Cum Laude, 1965); Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California Berkeley (J.D. 1968). Member: American Bar Association; Fresno County Bar Association (Board of Directors and Treasurer 1976-1977); California Judges Association (1985-1990); American Arbitration Association, Approved Arbitrator, Construction and Commercial Panels (1976-1985); Fresno County Law Library (Board of Trustees, 1986-1989; President, 1988-1989); Adjunct Faculty Member, San Joaquin College of Law, Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law (1979-1983); California Judicial College (1988). Judicial Career: Fresno County Superior Court Judge (1985-1989); Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District (1989-2006; Assistant Presiding Justice 2001-2006); Justice Pro-Tem, California Supreme Court (January 2001). Military Service: Captain, U.S. Army (Active Duty 1968-1970); Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM).
Since his recent retirement from the bench, Justice Dibiaso has associated with the firm, where he chairs the Appeals and Writs department and provides mediation and arbitration services. He is a member of the prestigious California Academy of Appellate Lawyers. He is also an approved arbitrator by the American Arbitration Association. | 