Hon. Franklin B. Orfield

(NOTE: This is a selective biography, written in January 2006)

Date of Birth: 3/11/1921, Minneapolis, MN

Spouse: Alycemary, Children: Michael

Education: Balboa University (now California Western) 1945-49 Admitted to California Bar: 6/1/1950

Work: Elbert Heusley (1950-1952), Sole Practice (1951-1955), Orfield, Thompson & Bunker (1955-1969)

Bench: Superior Court 1969 to 1988; Presiding Judge 1976 and 1977 Bar/other: SDCBA Board Member 1959, 1960, 1961; President 1961; Judge of the Year (3 times) SD Trial Lawyers; Special Award – Bar Association 1961