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State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council

Award recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in California

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will consider appointments to appellate courts in San Francisco and Los Angeles on May 14.

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.

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.

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today confirmed Judge Martha Gooding as an associate justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three (Santa Ana).

Council also recognizes recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award

“I look forward to the growth we will make in the coming year with the support of these talented and diverse leaders,” said Chief Justice Guerrero.

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today confirmed two nominations to the California Courts of Appeal in San Francisco and San Diego.

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public hearings to consider appointments to the Second and Third Appellate Districts in Los Angeles and Sacramento.

Answers questions about juvenile court, confidentiality, and acting in the best interests of children

Three nominees were confirmed to appellate court positions in San Francisco and San Diego.