Chief justice
Patricia Guerrero
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, California's 29th chief justice, was sworn into office January 2, 2023. She is the first Latina and the third woman to serve as the state’s chief justice.
The Chief Justice leads the state's third branch of government, the judicial branch. In addition to her role on the California Supreme Court, her constitutional duties include chairing both the Judicial Council and the Commission on Judicial Appointments.
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State Approves More Civic Learning
July 19, 2016 -
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Justice Judith McConnell Honored for Work in Civic Education
April 29, 2016 -
Chief Justice to Create Judicial Council Budget Committee
April 29, 2016 -
Chief Justice Recognized for Public Service
April 25, 2016 -
A Call to Service…
March 23, 2016 -
Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal
February 22, 2016 -
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