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Presiding Justice

Justice Helen Zukin

Helen Zukin

Presiding Justice
Since 2023
Justice Gonzalo C. Martinez

Gonzalo C. Martinez

Presiding Justice
Since 2023
Justice Christopher Cottle

Christopher C. Cottle

Presiding Justice
From 1988 to 2001
Justice Nat Agliano

Nat A. Agliano

Presiding Justice
From 1984 to 1992
Justice Gary Strankman

Gary E. Strankman

Presiding Justice
From 1991 to 2001
Justice John Racanelli

John T. Racanelli

Presiding Justice
From 1977 to 1991
Justice J. Clinton Peterson

J. Clinton Peterson

Presiding Justice
From 1992 to 1998
Justice Harry W. Low

Harry W. Low

Presiding Justice
From 1982 to 1991
Justice Laurence D. Kay

Laurence D. Kay

Presiding Justice
From 2002 to 2005
Justice Daniel M. Hanlon

Daniel M. Hanlon

Presiding Justice
From 1995 to 2000
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