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Commission Approves Nomination of Guerrero As California Chief Justice
By a MetNews Staff Writer
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California Supreme Court Justice Patricia Guerrero is seen addressing the Commission on Judicial Appointments on Friday. The panel approved her nomination as California chief justice. |
The nomination of California Supreme Court Justice Patricia Guerrero as chief justice was approved Friday by the Commission on Judicial Appointments.
In order to assume office on Jan. 2, replacing outgoing Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, she must win confirmation by the electorate at the Nov. 8 general election. There is no organized opposition to a “yes” vote.
The commission was comprised of Cantil-Sakauye, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and Manuel A. Ramirez, the state’s senior presiding Court of Appeal justice.
The State Bar Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (“JNE”) rated Guerrero “exceptionally well qualified” for the post for which Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated her. JNE Chair Adam Wolff Hofmann, a Sacrament attorney, reported in writing to the Commission on Judicial Appointments:
“From her work in and out of the courtroom, the JNE Commission concluded that Justice Guerrero is a uniquely qualified jurist. She has had an exceptional career as a litigator in both the private and public sectors and possesses substantial experience in every area of the law at the trial and appellate level. She is universally lauded for her superior intellect, clear writing, judicial temperament, work ethic, and compassion. Justice Guerrero also has significant managerial experience in both the private and public sectors, as well as on the bench, and is praised by other bench officers for her collegiality.
“As a jurist, Justice Guerrero demonstrates fidelity to the law and displays sound judgment. She is the ideal choice to be California’s next Chief Justice….” Guerrero has been a member of the state’s high court since March, becoming the court’s first Latina. She had served as a justice of Div. One of the Fourth District Court of Appeal since 2017, and was a judge of the San Diego Superior Court from 2013-17.
Her law degree in from Stanford.
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