Meet Robert
Robert has a demonstrated track record of public service and involvement in the San Rafael community. From the start of his career as a California Deputy Attorney General, to his current roles as Vice Chair on the San Rafael Park and Recreation Commission and Board Member with the Point San Pedro Road Coalition, civil service has been a constant value in Robert’s life.
Robert and his wife, Linda, chose Marin to raise their family and feel lucky to call it “home.” As a father of two energetic toddlers, Robert is running for Marin Municipal Water District to create a better future now and for the next generations of Marinites.
Robert was born and raised in California by his Mexican American father (from East LA), and his Jewish American mother (from Geyserville), both lifelong public servants and engaged leaders in civic organizations.
Dedicated San Rafael Community Leader
Vice Chair, San Rafael Park & Recreation Commission
Member (former), San Rafael Park & Recreation Master Plan Steering Committee
Board Member, Point San Pedro Road Coalition
Chair, Roadway Committee
Board Member, San Rafael Public Art Review Board
Director at Large (former), San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association
Member, Association of Latino Marin Attorneys
Board Member (former), Young Leaders Board for Aim High (nonprofit providing educational programs to low income children)
Award Recipient, California Attorney General's Award for contributions to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Litigation Team
Committee Member (former), Barristers Club Judges Reception Committee for the Bar Association of San Francisco
Member, McFetridge Inn of Court (professional association producing legal education for trial lawyers and judges)
Accomplished Lawyer and Public Servant
Robert’s professional experience includes:
He was a commercial litigator for the international law firm Morrison Foerster, and now is legal counsel for a multi-billion dollar financial services company
He clerked for two judges in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California in San Francisco
He began his legal career as a California Deputy Attorney General representing state employees and agencies, including California State Parks
As an Adjunct Professor, he taught legal research and writing at UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School
B.A. in Politics and Economics from Occidental College in Los Angeles
