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Miriam Vogel was an associate justice in the California Appellate Court. She was born in Brooklyn, New York but moved to California when she was seven months old. In high school, she wanted to become an English teacher and planned to attend Santa Monica City College for two years before transferring to UCLA. Her parents, however, insisted she take typing and shorthand courses in case she needed something to fall back on. She eventually got married, quit school, and took a job as a secretary. In 1970, she found out she could get into law school if she passed an equivalency exam and scored higher than the required score on the LSAT. She worked full-time during the day and attended law school at night for four years. After graduating, she was offered a clerkship with Justice Bob Thompson and worked for him for about a year and a half. During her time there, she learned a lot about the law and how to be a hands-on judge.

Justice Miriam A. Vogel was appointed to the Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One in 1990 by Governor Deukmejian. Before that, she was a judge for the Superior Court in Los Angeles County from 1986-1990. She has a J.D. from Whittier College School of Law and was admitted to the California Bar and U.S. District Court in 1975. She is a Republican and Jewish. Justice Vogel enjoys reading, traveling, and cooking.

The California Appellate Court Legacy Project is an interview with retired Justice Michael Nott. He talks about his childhood growing up in Wilmington, California, and working on his father's fishing boats. He went to Occidental College on a basketball and baseball scholarship and then to USC Law School. After graduating, he went into the Army Reserve and then began his legal career. He talks about how his father's determination to overcome adversity influenced his life and career.

Michael Gordon Nott was a retired Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal in the Second Appellate District, Division Two. He was appointed by Governor Deukmejian in 1990, confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, and later confirmed by the electorate in 1994. Before that, he was a Judge of the Superior Court in Los Angeles County, appointed by Governor Deukmejian in 1987. He was also a Judge of the Municipal Court in Long Beach Judicial District, Los Angeles County, appointed by Governor Deukmejian in 1985. He had a private law practice from 1966-1985, specializing in business litigation and personal injury defense. He was born in 1940 in Long Beach, California and attended the University of Southern California Law Center, where he received his LL.B. He was a Republican.

The Court of Appeal for the Sixth District has established a Mediation Program to aid in the expeditious and just resolution of civil appeals. The court can select any civil appeal to be placed in the Program and will provide information about the mediator, three possible dates for the mediation, and a Mediation Statement Form. The parties must meet and confer to agree on a date of mediation and inform the court within 5 days. The parties, their counsel, and representatives of any applicable insurance carrier must attend the mediation session. After the mediation, the mediator will submit a Mediation Attendance Form and evaluations must be completed and submitted by each party and their counsel. Monetary sanctions may be imposed for failure to comply with the rules.

Richard McAdams was an Associate Justice at the Sixth District Court of Appeal. He enjoyed the collegiality and working with a group to solve a legal problem. He was born in Albany, California and grew up in El Cerrito, Pasadena, and San Mateo. After high school, he attended the University of Oregon and then transferred to the University of California, Berkeley. After graduating, he married his high school sweetheart, Claire, and then attended law school at the University of California, Hastings. He worked at a law firm doing research in maritime law and eventually joined the firm after graduating and passing the bar.

This form is used to challenge a criminal conviction or confinement conditions in the Superior Court or Court of Appeal. It must be filled out carefully and accurately, as making a false statement may lead to a conviction for perjury. The form requires information such as the plea entered, the length of the sentence, and the grounds for relief. It also requires information about any prior petitions, appeals, or other matters filed in any court. The form must be filed in the county that made the order or in the county in which the petitioner is confined.

a deputy public defender, said, "She is not as well versed in criminal law as some of the other judges." On Motions Attorneys said Judge Rizk is "very good" at managing her courtroom. "She is very organized," said one. Another said, "She is very efficient." A third interviewee said, "She is very good at keeping things moving." Courtroom atmosphere Most of the interviewees said Judge Rizk's courtroom atmosphere is "professional" and "businesslike." One attorney said, "She is very serious." On Trial Interviewees said Judge Rizk is "very fair" when handling trials. One attorney said, "She is very even-handed." Another said, "She is very fair and impartial." A third interviewee said, "She is very good at keeping the parties focused on the issues." Continuances Attorneys said Judge Rizk is "very reasonable" when it comes to granting continuances. One interviewee said, "She is very understanding." Proclivities Most of the interviewees said Judge Rizk is "fair" overall. One interviewee said, "She is very even-handed." Summary One attorney offered the following additional comment: "She is very good at

Margaret Morrow Grignon was a retired Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Five. She was nominated by Governor Deukmejian in 1990 and confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. She was also a Judge of the Superior Court and Municipal Court in Los Angeles County. She had a long career in law, including private practice, research attorney, intern, law clerk, and paralegal professional. She was a member of many organizations and had many awards and publications. She graduated summa cum laude from Loyola Law School in 1977 and was admitted to the California Bar in 1977.

Civil Procedure," and then I taught a small class in "Civil Rights" and a small class in "Constitutional Law." And then I had a seminar in "Civil Rights," which I think I taught for three years. And then I taught a seminar in "Civil Procedure" for a year or two. Patricia Sepulveda: And then you were appointed to the court. California Appellate Court Legacy Project – Video Interview Transcript: Justice Marcel Poch e [Marcel_Poche_6027.doc ] Transcribed by Tech-Synergy ; proofread by Lisa Crystal Page 6 of 38 Marcel Poché was born in New Orleans but raised in California. He attended Bellarmine Prep in San Jose and then went to the University of Santa Clara, majoring in political science and graduating with honors. After two years in the Marine Corps, he attended Boalt Hall Law School and went into private practice in San Jose. He then taught law at Santa Clara University for 10-11 years and ran for the California Assembly, losing by 1,000 votes. He then taught at Boalt Hall and was appointed to the First District Court of Appeal in San Francisco, where he served for 20 years. After retiring, he returned to San Jose

Marcel Poche was appointed to a newly-created position on the Court of Appeal by Governor Brown Jr. in 1978. He was also a judge on the Superior Court in Santa Clara County from 1977 to 1979. He had previously worked as an assistant to Governor Brown Jr. and an executive assistant to Congressman Don Edwards. He was also a professor of law at the University of Santa Clara from 1969 to 1977. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1958 and has a law degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He was named "Appellate Justice of the Year" in 1981 and received the "Owens Award" from the University of Santa Clara in 1981.