Judges and Judiciary
Nov. 26, 2024
2 justices confirmed to Court of Appeal, 3rd is elevated to presiding justice
Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt to lead the 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 5. He also nominated Superior Court Judges Michelle C. Kim and Anne C. Richardson to seats on the court.
Two new justices were confirmed to the 2nd District Court of Appeal on Monday, alongside the confirmation of a new presiding justice for Division 5 of the Los Angeles-based court.
Several prominent legal figures praised Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt as an ideal candidate to lead the Court of Appeal during a hearing before the Commission on Judicial Appointments. They highlighted his distinguished legal career, which began with clerkships for 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Cyn...
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