Tom Umberg

Thomas John Umberg (born September 25, 1955) is a U.S. politician, who was a Democrat in the California State Assembly, representing the 69th District. He is currently a partner at Umberg Zipser LLP in Orange County, California.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio of German ancestry, Umberg graduated with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1977. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, then promoted to Captain. Umberg served with the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea and with NATO forces in Italy during his time in the army. Umberg also served as a paratrooper with the US Army Special Operations Command, US Army Special Warfare Center and the XVIIIth Airborne Corp. Umberg completed the Harvard University, Kennedy School of Public Policy, Program for Senior Executives in National Security. He was also awarded a master's degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Umberg remained in the U.S. Army Reserve, rising to the rank of Colonel. He was reactivated as a prosecutor of terrorist suspects, and he received a Joint Services Commendation Medal for his contribution in Guantanamo. Umberg was also recalled to active duty in 2009 to serve as Chief, Anti-Corruption in Afghanistan. Umberg's military decorations include: the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (2d award), the US Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award, the Army Commendation Medal (2d award), the Army Achievement Medal. Umberg is married to Brigadier General (USA) Robin Umberg, and has three children, Brett, Tommy, and Erin Umberg. Tommy and Erin Umberg are both attending law school at UC Berkeley.

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