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Murlene Randle
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| Judge of the San Francisco County Superior Court | |
| Assumed office November 2020 |
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| Appointed by | Gavin Newsom |
| Preceded by | Teri L. Jackson |
| Director of the Office of Criminal Justice for San Francisco | |
| In office January 2004 – January 2006 |
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| Appointed by | Gavin Newsom |
| Preceded by | Gregg W. Lowder |
| Succeeded by | Allen Nance (acting) |
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Murlene Johnson Randle
March 31, 1952 Greenwood, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Jackson State University (B.S.) Santa Clara University (J.D.) |
Murlene Johnson Randle was born on March 31, 1952. She is a respected judge in the San Francisco County Superior Court. She became a judge in 2020. Before that, she worked as a lawyer. She also led an important office in San Francisco that deals with criminal justice.
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Education and Early Career
Murlene Randle studied Business Education at Jackson State University. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 1973. Later, she decided to become a lawyer. She went to Santa Clara University School of Law. She received her law degree, called a Juris Doctor, in 1980.
Career in Law
Murlene Randle has had a long and successful career in law. She worked in several important roles.
Working for the District Attorney
From 1996 to 2004, she worked for the San Francisco District Attorney's Office. This office handles legal cases for the government.
- From 1996 to 1997, she led units that focused on serious cases involving children.
- From 1997 to 2001, she was the main prosecutor for cases involving very serious crimes.
- From 2001 to 2003, she was in charge of the Criminal Division.
- From 2003 to 2004, she was a top assistant to the District Attorney.
Leading the Office of Criminal Justice
In January 2004, the Mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom, chose Murlene Randle for a special job. She became the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice. She worked in this role until January 2006. This office helps make the justice system fair and effective.
Private Law Practice
After her time with the Mayor's office, Murlene Randle continued her legal work. From 2006 to 2020, she had her own law firm. She helped many people with their legal needs in San Francisco.
Becoming a Judge
On November 13, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Murlene Randle to be a judge. She joined the San Francisco County Superior Court. She filled a spot that became open when another judge moved to a higher court. As a judge, she makes important decisions in court cases.
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