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California Supreme Court

Aug. 29, 2022

Guerrero confirmed as next Chief Justice of California; now must face voters

Justice Patricia Guerrero hugs her colleague on the state Supreme Court, Justice Goodwin H. Liu, after the Commission on Judicial Appointments on Friday approved her nomination as California's next chief justice.

Guerrero was praised for leadership and administrative skills based on her experience as a Latham & Watkins LLP partner and a San Diego County Superior Court judge. Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Guerrero, then a 4th District Co...

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