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Law Practice,
Judges and Judiciary,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Jul. 23, 2021

Q&A with 9th Circuit Judge Milan D. Smith, Jr.

As much as any federal judge in the country, Milan D. Smith, Jr. of the 9th Circuit represents the ideal in public service, going onto the bench as he did when most others opt for retirement. He tells us how he got to the 9th Circuit and what he sees from the bench.

William Domnarski

Email: domnarski@gmail.com

William Domnarski is a Southland mediator and practitioner. His latest book is "Richard Posner," published by Oxford University Press in 2016.

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Q&A with 9th Circuit Judge Milan D. Smith, Jr.

As much as any federal judge in the country, Milan D. Smith, Jr. of the 9th Circuit represents the ideal in public service, going onto the bench as he did when most others opt for retirement. He tells us how he got to the 9th Circuit and what he sees from the bench.

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