About Richard M. Sims, Jr.
Lived 1910 – 1985 (aged 75). Richard M. Sims, Jr. was an American military officer, lawyer and judge.
Richard Maury Sims Jr. (September 20, 1910 – November 19, 1985) was an American judge who was Associate Justice of the California First District Court of Appeal, Division One from 1940 to 1978 and the District Attorney of Marin County from 1950 to 1953.
Born in Berkeley, California, Sims attended Stanford University, where he received his bachelor's degree and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa society. He went on to obtain his law degree from Harvard Law School.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Richard M. Sims, Jr.'s life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Richard M. Sims, Jr.'s
Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard M. Sims, Jr.?
California Court of Appeal Justice (1910–1985)
When was Richard M. Sims, Jr. born?
Richard M. Sims, Jr. was born on 20 September 1910.
When did Richard M. Sims, Jr. die?
Richard M. Sims, Jr. died on 9 November 1985 in Ross.
What was Richard M. Sims, Jr.'s occupation?
Richard M. Sims, Jr. was a military officer, lawyer and judge.
What nationality was Richard M. Sims, Jr.?
Richard M. Sims, Jr. was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Richard M. Sims, Jr.
· DBpedia: Richard M. Sims Jr.
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard M. Sims, Jr.. https://biography.guide/richard-m-sims-jr/
MLA: "Richard M. Sims, Jr.." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-m-sims-jr/.
Chicago: "Richard M. Sims, Jr.." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-m-sims-jr/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:24 UTC