Mark Eaton

Judge Eaton practiced general civil litigation prior to his appointment to the bench. His 23 years of service on the Alameda County Courts included 17 years on the Superior Court. In his capacity as a private judge, since 1999 he has mediated over 1,100 cases with a settlement rate in excess of 95%. Mr. Eaton has a well-deserved reputation for being a dedicated, innovative and highly successful facilitator of settlements. Such skills earned him the 1995 Trial Judge of the Year Award by the Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association. His commitment to local charities is remarkable: Director, Axis Community Health Center 2001 – present; Tri-Valley Conservancy Board 2001-2012 and Advisory Committee 2012 – present; Advisory Committee of Pedrozzi Foundation 2011– present; Livermore Granada Boosters 1997 – 2009; Director, Valley Memorial Hospital 1982 – 1985; Director, Pacific Health Care 1985 – 1989; Director, Livermore Chamber of Commerce Education Committee Chairperson & V.P. Civic Development 1966 – 1969; Trustee, Livermore Valley Jewish Community Center 1970 – 1971; President and Director, Student Educational Loan Fund 1968 – 1972; President and Director, Livermore Active 20-30 Club 1964 – 1968; City of Livermore, Committee Member, Beautification Committee 1968 – 1971; Committee Member, Ad Hoc Human Relations Commission 1968; Member, A Coordinating Committee to Overcome Racial Division 1968 – 1975; Member, Legal Advisory Board and Valley Communities Economic Opportunities Organization 1966 – 1967.