Associate Justice · California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One (San Diego)
The ballot and court-roster records cited here do not establish William Dato’s personal party affiliation. An appointing governor’s party does not establish a justice’s party.
This California judicial office is nonpartisan. Endorsements and personal affiliation are separate from the ballot question.
On November 3, 2026, voters answer Yes or No on the named justice. Supreme Court questions appear statewide; Court of Appeal questions depend on your county.
California Secretary of State · 2026 electoral procedure ↗ · reviewed
As listed in the 2026 California Roster.
William Dato joined the Fourth District Court of Appeal in February 2017 after 13 years on the San Diego Superior Court. His earlier work included private appellate practice and staff-attorney roles at the California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
Read the official biography of William Dato ↗ · California Courts · checked
