Redding attorney sworn in as new Shasta Superior Court judge
Patrick Deedon was a Redding-based attorney for about two decades before being appointed to the superior court by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Former Redding-based attorney Patrick Deedon has been sworn in as a new judge at the Shasta County Superior Court.
More than 100 family members, friends, judges and court employees attended Deedon’s swearing ceremony, which took place on Feb. 6 at the courthouse. The ceremony included speeches honoring Deedon by Judges Jody Burgess and Tamara L. Wood and attorney Wayne Maire, who was a partner in a law firm with Deedon.
The speakers praised Deedon’s work and shared sentimental memories about him, with some getting emotional as they expressed their pride in his work. Deedon himself also spoke toward the end of the ceremony, reflecting on his career, thanking his family, friends and mentors and proclaiming his duty to uphold the law.
Deedon was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom toward the end of last year after the retirement of Judge Stephen Baker, who handled civil law matters for the court. Deedon’s caseload has not yet been announced.
Prior to being appointed, he worked as an attorney at the law firm Maire & Deedon since 2006, where he became a partner in 2013. He received his bachelor’s degree from California State University, Chico in 2003 and his law degree from Cal Northern School of Law in 2006.
Deedon officially became a judge of the superior court on Jan. 26.
According to previous reporting, Deedon is a member of the Exchange Club of Redding and volunteers as a coach in the Upward Sports program at CrossPointe Community Church. He enjoys time with his family, including his seven children, and partakes in outdoor activities such as shooting, fishing and hunting.
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Thank you for this story about Patrick Deedon’s swearing-in ceremony. He was one of my favorite students in the sophomore Honors English class at Shasta High School. I’ll look forward to following his career as a superior court judge.