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Illustrated panels and primary source materials celebrate California women’s contributions to the law and honoring pioneering women attorneys, judges, and justices

This month, California courts and the Judicial Council of California join the nation in recognizing Women's History Month by commemorating the first women judges and justices at each state court level

Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2025 calendar

Under the leadership of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the court traveled to Fresno to hear oral arguments with special guests from Fresno schools observing.

Third annual commemoration inspires courts to connect with 102 classrooms in 24 counties, including new regions of the state.

A commemoration sponsored by the Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative

Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2024 Calendar.

Photo Credit: California Department of Water Resources

He’s been called a “water renaissance man.”

Justice Ronald Robie has dived into the issue from every corner of California government—as a Legislative consultant writing key water policy, as director of the state Department of Water Resources, and now as an appellate court justice ruling on key water issues facing the state.

“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

Court of Appeal in Fresno spearheads projects to modernize and expand access to justice for Californians appealing their cases.

The ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, established in 1991, honors outstanding women lawyers who have achieved professional excellence in their area of specialty and have paved the way for others. It is sponsored by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession.

The Fourth District, Division One traveled from its downtown San Diego courtroom to Imperial County so 500 local students could experience their justice system in action.