Franklin E. Bondonno

Franklin E. Bondonno (born 1942) is an American lawyer and judge from California. He is currently serving as a California Superior Court Judge for the State of California in Santa Clara County.
Background.
Bondonno received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Pacific Union College (Angwin, California) in 1965, then completed his Juris Doctorate at Santa Clara University in 1970.
After practicing law privately for two years, he was employed by Popelka Allard, A. P. C. in San Jose, concurrent with his one-year term (1972–73) as deputy district attorney for Santa Clara County. In 1997, after 25 years of service to the firm, Bondonno assumed the responsibilities of partnership as Managing Partner. He has also served as judge pro tempore in the Santa Clara County court system. He has over thirty two years trial experience, primarily in environmental law.
Career.
Bondonno is currently serving as a California Superior Court Judge for the State of California in Santa Clara County, having been appointed to this position by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in July 2005.
He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Bondonno resides in Los Gatos, California.