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Justice Roger Wayne Boren was appointed to the California Appellate Court in 1992 and confirmed by the electorate in 1994. He had previously served as a judge in the Superior Court, Municipal Court, and Deputy Attorney General in the California State Department of Justice. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and holds a Master's in International Relations from San Jose State College and a Bachelor's in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Justice Boren is a Republican and a member of the Latter-Day Saints (Mormon).

Rodney Davis was born in Sacramento, California in 1949. His father was a state legislator and his mother was a Czech-American who had divorced her first husband and moved to California to start a new life. She had many jobs, including working in a chicken factory, as a housekeeper, and for the phone company. She also worked for Western Pacific during WWII, where she met Rodney's father. Rodney grew up in a household where his mother was a trailblazer and he learned many lessons from her, including courage and grit.

Rodney Davis was appointed to a newly-created position on the Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, by Governor Deukmejian in 1989. He was then confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Qualifications and the electorate. He had previously been a judge in the Sacramento Superior Court and the Sacramento Municipal Court District. He is a former Deputy Attorney General in the California State Department of Justice and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice. He is a member of many organizations and has received many awards. He graduated from Hastings College of the Law, the University of Southern California, and the University of California, Davis. He is a Republican and an Episcopalian.

Robert L. Martin is a former Justice of the Fifth District Court of Appeal. He grew up in Vallejo, California and was influenced by a Miss Letson, his high school counselor. He knew from a young age that he wanted to be a lawyer and worked hard to make it happen. He attended Vallejo Junior College, worked, and was drafted into the Army. After his military service, he was able to attend law school with the help of the GI Bill. He served 20 years as a jurist and is known for being a tough, no-nonsense judge. He also has a talent for cooking. This story is an example of how hard work and dedication can help you achieve your goals.

Robert F. Kane is a retired Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, First District, Division Two. He was born in Denver in 1926 and moved to the Bay Area in 1937. His mother passed away when he was a year old, leaving his father with eight children. His father remarried, but his stepmother passed away after a short period of time. His sister and her husband, John Burke, took him in and had a big impact on him. As a sub teen and teenager, he held a variety of jobs such as being an usher in a theater, selling papers, driving a dump truck, and working on ships. He graduated from Burlingame High School in 1944 and was involved in sports and student government.

Robert Timlin is a former Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal in California. He grew up in Washington D.C., attended parochial schools, and went to Georgetown University for his undergraduate degree. He then went to law school and worked in the Criminal Division of the Justice Department, writing memos on new legislation and working on cases against Jimmy Hoffa.

Robert Thompson was an only child born in Los Angeles in 1918. His parents were immigrants from England. He attended USC and graduated from law school in 1942. He was rejected from the Army due to poor eyesight, but was eventually accepted and served as a legal officer. After the war, he was admitted to the bar without taking the bar exam due to a statute that allowed those whose law school career was interrupted by service to be admitted without the exam. He married his wife Betty before he enlisted and returned to Los Angeles after the war. He started a law firm with a classmate and eventually joined forces with Walter Nossaman. He became active in Republican politics and was appointed to the bench by Pat Brown in 1965.

Robert S. Thompson was a Justice of the Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One. He was appointed by Governor Regan in 1968 and elected in 1970 for a 12 year term. He was a Judge of the Superior Court and Municipal Court in Los Angeles County, appointed by Governor Brown. He was a Chief Assistant US Attorney, a private law practitioner, and a lecturer at the University of Southern California Law Center. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1946 and earned his B.S. and LL.B. from the University of Southern California. He served as a Captain in the US Army during World War II. He was a member of the Republican State Central Committee Speakers Bureau and the California Judges Association, American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Justice Robert R. Devich was appointed to the Court of Appeal by Governor Deukmejian in 1985 and confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. He was also elected by the electorate in 1986 and retired from the bench in 1992. Prior to this, he was a Judge of the Superior Court, a member of the Executive Committee, and a Judge of the Municipal Court. He was also a Deputy District Attorney, a Patrolman and Detective for the Beverly Hills Police Department, and a singer with a dance band. He received the Judicial Excellence Award from the Criminal Courts Bar Association of Los Angeles in 1984. He earned his LL.B. from Southwestern University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Portland. He was a Republican, but was formerly a Democrat.

Justice Robert Puglia served on the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District for 24 and a half years and on the superior court for three years. He discussed a significant case he worked on involving the Symbionese Liberation Army, which had an impact on the California justice system. He explained the role of the Court of Appeal in providing appellate review of cases emerging from the trial courts, and how the Court of Appeal makes much of the law in California. He shared why he chose a career in public service and the law, and a personal anecdote from his years on the bench. He concluded by expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to serve on the Court of Appeal.

Justice Robert M. Mallano is a highly accomplished judge who was born and raised in Los Angeles. He attended Yale University on a scholarship and then went on to Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley. He has served as a Deputy District Attorney, a private practice lawyer, and a judge. He has received many awards and honors, and in his spare time enjoys cycling, fly-fishing, and literature.

Robert Leslie Martin was appointed to a newly-created position on the Court of Appeals by Governor Brown Jr. in 1982. Prior to this, he was a judge on the Superior Court of Fresno County from 1977 to 1982. He had a private law practice from 1964 to 1977, and was a Deputy and Senior Deputy District Attorney from 1960 to 1964. He was also a member of the California Judges Association, American Bar Association, Fresno County Bar Association, and served on the Fresno Community Council and Fresno County Volunteer Bureau. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and graduated from Lincoln University Law School in 1958.