Career Highlights: Retired June 30,2022; Elevated to 2nd District Court of Appeal by Gov. Jerry Brown, 2016; judge, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, 2001-16; name partner, Sinsheimer, Schiebelhut, Baggett & Tangeman, 2000; partner, Sinsheimer, Schiebelhut & Baggett, 1984-2000; associate, Sinsheimer, Schiebelhut & Baggett, 1982-84; associate, Ogle, Gallo and Merzon, 1978-84
Law School: UC Hastings Law, 1978
2nd District Court of Appeal
By Blake Edwards
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN LUIS OBISPO - California Rule of Court 10.502, which governs the "judicial sabbatical pilot program," allows a judge or justice to take up to four months of paid leave provided he or she has been on the bench at least seven years, hasn't taken leave during that time and agrees to stay on the bench at least three more years upon his or her return. The rule also allows any judge or justice, no matter ho... (continued)