Deegan Inn of Court

Riverside, CA

The Leo A. Deegan Outstanding Jurist Award Winner Announced

May 31, 2020  /  Alexandra Fong

The Board of Directors of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court is pleased to announce that Hon. John Vineyard (Riverside Superior Court) has been chosen to receive The Leo A. Deegan Outstanding Jurist Award. The criteria for being nominated is as follows: 

  • The jurist exemplifies and demonstrates exceptional and superior judicial conduct and demeanor. 

  • The jurist participates in programs improving the legal profession and system of justice. 

  • The jurist gives back to the community-at-large.

Presiding Judge Vineyard has taken the court through tough times, including the closure of most of the court for three months due to to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Since the remaining meetings for the 2019-2020 program year were cancelled due to the pandemic, the award will be presented at the September 2020 Orientation.

Congratulations Judge Vineyard!

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