Judges and Judiciary
Oct. 10, 2022
3 nominated to appellate courts, 16 named to superior courts
Therese M. Stewart was selected to be presiding justice of the 1st District Court of Appeal, Division 2. L.A. County Judge Gregory Weingart was selected for a seat on the 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 1. L.A. County Judge Victor Viramontes was selected for a seat on the 2nd District, Division 8.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated Justice Therese M. Stewart — the first openly lesbian woman to serve on a California Court of Appeal — presiding justice of the 1st District Court of Appeal, Division 2. Newsom also nominated two other appellate justices and 16 superior court judges in his Friday announcement.
The appeals court picks require confirmation.
Stewart would replace J. Anthony Kline, who served as presi...
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