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Perspective

Dec. 4, 2014

Brown's picks will elevate judiciary

Gov. Jerry Brown's recent nominees for the California Supreme Court have been showered with unusual advance criticism, primarily due to lack of judicial experience. By Yvonne E. Campos


By Yvonne E. Campos


Gov. Jerry Brown's recent nominees for the California Supreme Court have been showered with unusual advance criticism, primarily due to lack of judicial experience. Fortunately for our state and its judicial branch, the governor knows that prior judicial experience in no way guarantees excellence in appellate judging and need not be a prerequisite for appointment to our highest court.


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