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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Manuel A. Ramirez is a Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Two. He was appointed by Governor George Deukmejian and has been married for 41 years with four children and two grandchildren. He has been a judge for many different courts, a Deputy District Attorney, and has been involved in many professional activities and community service programs. He has also been honored with many awards and recognitions.
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Macklin Fleming was a justice on the Court of Appeal, Division Eight of the Second Appellate District. He grew up in Cleveland and attended Yale University and Yale Law School. He graduated from Yale Law School in 1934 and then became an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York. He worked in corporate law and also did some pro bono work for the Legal Aid Society in New York. He wrote a lot about the profession and practice of law and talked about the collegiality in the firm and dealing with judges in the legal community in New York during the late 1930s.
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Fleming G. Macklin was a retired Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two. He was appointed by Governor Brown, Sr. in 1964, and subsequently confirmed by the electorate. He had previously been a Judge of the Superior Court in Los Angeles County, and had also worked as a Special Counsel to the California State Director of Finance, a Trial Attorney, and an Of Counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a member of many organizations, including the California Judges Association and the American Bar Association. He was also a lecturer on legal subjects and the author of several books.
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Justice M.O. Sabraw was appointed to the Court of Appeal by Governor Deukmejian in 1984 and confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments in 1985. He was also a judge in the Superior Court and Municipal Court in Alameda County from 1968-1985. He served in the US Army during World War II and was admitted to the California Bar in 1953. He is a Republican and enjoys raising and riding horses and skiing. He has authored several significant decisions in the Court of Appeal.
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Lynn D. Compton was appointed to the California Court of Appeals by Governor Reagan in 1970 and was confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. He was a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and Detective in the Los Angeles Police Department. He was the first former policeman to be appointed to an appellate court in California. He retired from the bench in 1990 and was known for his significant decision in the Barber v. Superior Court case in 1983. He had a law degree from Loyola Law School and was a football star and captain of the baseball team at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Retired Justice Lynn D. Compton, who goes by the nickname "Buck," was a police officer in Los Angeles after getting out of the Army in 1946. He wanted to play professional baseball, but his wife wouldn't let him. He then decided to become a police officer and was assigned to the vice squad. He later taught classes at the police academy and worked in the Detective Bureau. After his wife left him, he decided to become a lawyer and was accepted to Loyola Law School after taking a special aptitude test designed by the dean.
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The Local Rules of the Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate District are rules governing the court’s procedures for writ proceedings, civil settlement conferences, and reporter’s transcripts for felony appeals. For writ proceedings, the court may issue a stay or other order without opposition, but requests for immediate relief other than a stay or other order necessary to preserve the status quo or the court's jurisdiction will not be granted without an unsolicited opposition or request from the court. For civil settlement conferences, the court has designated certain attorneys as settlement conference mediators to preside over the conference, and it is mandatory for all parties and their counsel to attend.
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This is a set of rules for the Court of Appeal First Appellate District in California. It outlines procedures for oral argument, including the option to waive argument, the information needed to make an election to present oral argument, the amount of time allocated for each side, and the dates for oral argument. It also explains the recording and streaming of oral argument, requests for continuances, and the use of electronic devices in the courtroom.
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