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Justice Gordon Cologne was appointed to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One by Governor Reagan in 1972. He had previously been a private law practice partner, a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, a California State Senator, a California State Assemblyman, and a Mayor and City Councilman. He was also the author of the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act, which regulates issues permits and monitors discharges into surface and ground waters. Cologne retired from the bench in 1984 and went on to become an adjunct professor and special counsel. He was a Republican and Catholic.

Justice Gilbert Nares is an Associate Justice with the Court of Appeal in San Diego, Fourth District, Division One. He was born in Oceanside, California and his grandparents immigrated from Mexico. He graduated from Oceanside High School in 1960 and went on to the University of San Diego where he majored in economics and minored in political science and philosophy. While in college, he drove a school bus and worked in the cafeteria to make money. After graduating from USD Law School in 1967, he worked at the municipal court where he was able to use his Spanish speaking skills. He eventually became an Associate Justice with the Court of Appeal and is now being interviewed for the Court of Appeal Legacy Project.

Jan. 10, 1989, confirmed by Commission on Judicial Appointments Feb. 9, 1989, oath Feb. 14, 1989, and elected in 1990. Other Judicial Office: Judge, Municipal Court, Los Angeles County, Jan. 4, 1983 (date of oath) to Jan. 10, 1989, appointed [succeeding Judge William J. Keene, elevated] by Governor Brown Jr. Jan. 4, 1983. Past Employment: Private law practice, Los Angeles, Calif., 1979-83. Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, 1974-79. Memberships/Awards: Member: Calif. Judges Assn., 1983-. Education: J.D. (1974). Univ. of Southern Calif. Law School, Los Angeles, Calif.; B.A. (1971, Political Science), Univ. of Calif., Los Angeles, Calif. Personal: Born June 28, 1949; Los Angeles, Calif. Interests: Enjoys reading, traveling, and sports. Admission: Admitted to Calif. Bar June 4, 1975. Office Address: 111 North Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Office Phone: (213) 974-6265 Judge Lloyd Mark Nash is a judge in the Superior Court of Los

Gerald J. Lewis was a retired Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One. He was appointed by Governor Deukmejian in 1984 and confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. Before this, he served as a Judge of the Superior Court, Municipal Court, and Justice Court in San Diego County. He also had a private law practice and served as City Attorney for Coronado and Del Mar. He was a member of the American Judicature Society, American Inn of Court, and San Diego County Bar Association. He was also a lecturer on Evidence and an adjunct professor at Western State University School of Law. He graduated from Harvard Law School and Tufts University, and was admitted to the California Bar in 1962. He was a Republican and Episcopalian.

Justice Gerald Brown served on the California Appellate Court for over 20 years and was the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal. During his time on the court, he worked to create a system where writs could be handled quickly and efficiently, so that justice would not be delayed. He was appointed to the court by Governor Pat Brown after a two week process. Justice Brown found his work on the court to be much easier than his work as a trial lawyer, as he no longer had to work 14 hour days.

Gerald Brown was a retired presiding justice of the Court of Appeal in California. He was appointed by Governor Brown, Sr. in 1965 and was confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. He had a long career in law, beginning with private law practice in 1943 and ending with his retirement from the bench in 1985. He had a Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California, a Master's degree from the University of Oxford, and a Law degree from Yale University Law School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of several organizations, including the Institute of Judicial Administration, Free & Accepted Masons, Kiwanis Club, and Phi Delta Phi law fraternity. He enjoyed travel and riding motorcycles.

Justice George N. Zenovich was a retired justice of the Fifth District Court of Appeals in California. He was appointed to the court by Governor Jerry Brown and confirmed in March 1979. He had previously served a distinguished career in the state Legislature, starting in 1963. He had become a part of the Democratic leadership quickly and had authored some significant legislation, including the Zenovich-Moscone-Chacon Housing and Home Finance Act. He had also been involved in funding for the Diagnostic School in 1973 for neurologically handicapped children. He wrote an opinion that kept the building industry in business.

George N. Zenovich was a retired Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal in the Fifth Appellate District. He was appointed by Governor Brown, Jr. in 1979 and confirmed by the electorate in 1982. Before his appointment, he was a California State Senator, California State Assemblyman, and a private law practitioner. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1953, the U.S. Supreme Court in 1969, and the U.S. District Court in 1976. He was a Democrat and a member of St. Peter the Apostle Serbian Church in Fresno. He enjoyed playing the bass and photography.

Retired Justice James Gary Hastings is enjoying his retirement by traveling, teaching at a law school, and working out. He was offered to do alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for private companies, but decided to devote his time to the state instead. He and his wife travel to Italy, New York, and the East Coast, and they take an annual trip to Yosemite. His daughter works for Fox Interactive in the MySpace division and his son is an artist and works as a paralegal. Gary also enjoys photography and takes pictures of scenery.

Gary Elvin Strankman is a Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division One. He was appointed by Governor Wilson in 1991, confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, and confirmed by the electorate in 1994. He was also an Associate Justice of the same court from 1988-1991 and a Judge of the Superior Court in Contra Costa County from 1981-1988. He was a Deputy District Attorney in Contra Costa County from 1968-1978 and Chief Assistant District Attorney from 1978-1980. He has taught at various universities and colleges and authored several significant opinions. He has a J.D. from the University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law, an LL.M. from the University of Virginia School of Law, an M.A. from San Francisco State University, and a B.A. from the University of Washington. He enjoys reading, listening to music, and frequenting coffee shops.

Justice Sanchez was appointed to the First Appellate District in 2018 by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. He has a long history of working in criminal justice reform, including managing and directing all state and federal prisoner class action cases and other significant corrections litigation and appeals. He also advised the Governor on criminal justice reform legislation, executive appointments, parole and clemency decisions. Justice Sanchez graduated from Yale College and Yale Law School and clerked for the Honorable Richard A. Paez on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He currently lives in Oakland, California with his wife and son.