Joey San Nicolas
| Joey San Nicolas | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Tinian | |
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Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Ramon M. Dela Cruz |
| Attorney General of the Northern Mariana Islands | |
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In office November 16, 2012 – July 5, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Buckingham |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert Birnbrich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1973/1974 (age 41–42)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Velma |
| Alma mater |
Chaminade University William Mitchell College of Law[1] |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Joey Patrick San Nicolas is politician in the Northern Mariana Islands, who currently serves as mayor of Tinian. He previously served as attorney general.
Career
San Nicolas was appointed as the Attorney General by governor Benigno Fitial. On November 16, 2012, he was unanimously confirmed by the Senate on his native Tinian and sworn in later that day.[2] He succeeded acting Attorney General Viola Alepuyo, who was appointed after Edward Buckingham fled the island in scandal. San Nicolas resigned in July 2014, to run for mayor of Tinian. He was succeeded by Deputy Attorney General Gilbert Birnbrich.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Accomplishments of law school graduate lauded". Saipan Tribune. August 9, 2003. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ↑ Eugenio, Haidee (November 19, 2012). "CNMI has new attorney general". Saipan Tribune.
- ↑ "AG Joey San Nicolas resigns". Marianas Variety. June 5, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
| Legal offices | ||
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| Preceded by Edward Buckingham |
Attorney General of the Northern Mariana Islands 2012-2014 |
Succeeded by Gilbert Birnbrich |
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