Featured: Milestones in Judicial History
Norton Parker Chipman
Presiding Justice, 1905 - 1921
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Appointed by Governor Pardee to serve as presiding justice of the newly created appellate court, a position he held until his retirement May 2, 1921.
Annette Abbott Adams
Presiding Justice, 1942 - 1952
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The first woman to serve as a U.S. Attorney, the first woman appointed Assistant U.S. Attorney General, and the first woman to serve as an appellate court justice in California.
Robert K. Puglia
Presiding Justice, 1974 - 1998
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During his 24 year tenure on the appellate bench Puglia authored over 4000 opinions.
