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May 13, 2020

By the book

Judge Tom Dyer is used to working in intense environments, after 13 years in Sacramento.

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By the book
Yolo County (Woodland)

Career Highlights: Career Highlights: Appointed as Yolo County Superior Court judge by Gov. Jerry Brown, 2018; chief deputy legislative affairs secretary, Office of Gov. Jerry Brown, 2015-18; legislative director, California Department of Finance, 2012-15; legislative director, California Department of Personnel Administration, 2010-12; staff counsel, California Department of Social Services, 2009; labor relations counsel, California Department of Personnel Administration, 2006-08; enforcement counsel, California Fair Political Practices Commission, 2006; deputy district attorney, Sutter County, 2003-05

Law School: UC Davis School of Law

WOODLAND -- Trials don't phase Yolo County Judge Tom M. Dyer. After all, he's already survived several budget appropriations hearings in the state Legislature.

"My first one was over 11 hours," Dyer said. "Everyone is looking at you. You're sitting at this long conference table. You're speaking for the governor. You have to be very careful what you say. Being on the bench is the same way."

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