Biographical Sketch of Judge George H. Buck

Judge George H. Buck, a prominent figure in California’s judicial history, has served as Superior Judge of San Mateo County for twenty-five years and has over thirty years in public service. Elected District Attorney in 1882, he transitioned to the Superior Bench in 1890, consistently earning re-election by substantial majorities. Appointed by Governor Johnson to preside over additional cases, his reputation as an eminent jurist is well-established. Born in Maine in 1847, he practiced law in California after an early career in education and railroad legal services.