Governor Schwarzenegger has appointed Sharon Lueras to a judgeship in the Sacramento County Superior Court. Lueras, 50, lives in Fair Oaks and most recently served as lead corporations counsel with the California Department of Corporations. Previously, she served as deputy attorney general for the California Attorney General's Office. Lueras was a deputy district attorney for the Yolo County District Attorney's Office from 2001 to 2002 and held the same position with the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office from 1992 to 2001. She was in private practice from 1991-1992 where she specialized in personal injury cases.

Lueras is a Sacramento woman - she received her JD from McGeorge School of Law and a BA from CSUS. The compensation for this position is $171,648.

Many congratulations Sharon. SacWomen wishes you well!

Gillian Parrillo
SacWomen