Robert S. Stevens (judge)

For other people named Robert Stevens, see Robert Stevens (disambiguation).

Robert Stringam Stevens (June 10, 1916 – September 9, 2000)^[1] was a politician who rose to the level of California State Assemblyman and later California State Senator^[2] before being appointed judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court by governor Jerry Brown in 1977. A member of the Republican Party, he left the bench in 1981.^[3]

Robert S. Stevens
Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court
In office 1977–1981
Appointed by	Jerry Brown
Member of the California Senate from the 25th district
In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1976
Preceded by	Fred Farr
Succeeded by	H. L. Richardson
Member of the California State Assembly from the 60th district
In office January 7, 1963 – January 2, 1967
Preceded by	Harold K. Levering
Succeeded by	Paul V. Priolo
Personal details
Born	(1916-06-10)June 10, 1916 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Died	September 9, 2000(2000-09-09) (aged 84) UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Marjorie Turner ​ (m. 1945)​
Children	4
Occupation	Attorney politician judge

Early life

Stevens was born on June 10, 1916 in Salt Lake City.

Career

Stevens served as a member of the California State Assembly from the 60th district from January 7, 1963 to January 2, 1967.

He served in the California State Senate from the 25th district from January 2, 1967 to November 30, 1976.

He served as a judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court from 1977 to 1981 after being appointed by governor Jerry Brown.

Personal life

He married Marjorie Turner in 1945 with whom he had 4 children.

Death

He died on September 9, 2000 at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.