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Data show steady increase over the last 18 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color

Judge Monique Langhorne Wilson joins the First District Court of Appeal, Division One in San Francisco, and Aimee Feinberg joins the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento.

"Along with the rest of state government, the judicial branch must be part of the solution to close our anticipated statewide budget deficit," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.

This year, California appellate attorneys helped a dozen refugee attorneys and judges from Afghanistan restart their careers in the United States; supported civics initiatives; and judged moot court competitions.

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public hearings on Jan. 30 to consider two appointments to appellate courts in San Francisco and Sacramento.

On Monday, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero traveled to her home county to celebrate the completion of a court facility years in the making.

PHOTOS: The California Supreme Court marked its return to hearing oral argument in Los Angeles, a tradition put on hold for nearly four years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Court approves more robust measures to guard against conflicts of interest involving members of the State Bar Board of Trustees and the State Bar Court.

Building on technologies adopted during the pandemic, the council will research expansion of remote services in family and juvenile law, traffic infraction cases, and in-custody defendant/attorney communications

Judicial Council to receive report about successful court practices that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic

The annual event is celebrated nationally on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and some counties coordinate similar events throughout the year.

"The strong judiciary we lead today is a testament to Phil’s tireless work to improve access to justice for all Californians," Chief Justice Guerrero said.