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Arthur Gilbert

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Presiding Justice
California Courts of Appeal
2nd Appellate District, Division 6
2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 6
Department/Division: 6

200 E Santa Clara St
Ventura , CA 93001
(805) 641-4700



Elevated by Gov. Gray Davis to presiding justice, 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 6, 1999; appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to Court of Appeal, 1982; appointed by Brown to Los Angeles Superior Court, 1980; appointed by Brown to Los Angeles Municipal Court, 1975; partner, Leonard & Gilbert, 1965-75; deputy city attorney, Los Angeles, 1964-65.

UC Berkeley School of Law, 1963



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Arthur A. Gilbert 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 6 Jun. 23, 2013

Columns
Title Category Published
I.A. invidious alternative Technology, Guide to Legal Writing Oct. 6, 2025
Why not 49 years? And other observations... Judges and Judiciary Sep. 8, 2025
Remembering Selma Smith Obituaries Aug. 4, 2025
It never happened California Courts of Appeal Jul. 7, 2025
Grapes California Courts of Appeal Jul. 7, 2025
A name on a building Judges and Judiciary, Civil Rights Jun. 2, 2025
Part II Judges and Judiciary May 5, 2025
April, not the 'cruellest' month Judges and Judiciary, Guide to Legal Writing Apr. 7, 2025
'Fire and Ice' Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal Mar. 3, 2025
It could never... Feb. 3, 2025
It was a dark and stormy January 2025 Guide to Legal Writing Jan. 6, 2025
Confessions of a devious 12-year-old Judges and Judiciary Dec. 9, 2024
Balls in a barrel Judges and Judiciary Nov. 4, 2024
I know the way to San Jose Legal Education, Judges and Judiciary, Guide to Legal Writing Oct. 7, 2024
Short Judges and Judiciary Sep. 3, 2024
Retort of an octogenarian: I'm still here, just give me a shot of adrenaline now and then Judges and Judiciary Aug. 5, 2024
A day in the life Judges and Judiciary Jul. 1, 2024
And the winner is… Law Practice Jun. 3, 2024
I didn’t do it Law Practice May 6, 2024
April Showers Judges and Judiciary Apr. 1, 2024
Screw Ups (a euphemism) Law Practice Mar. 4, 2024
It’s all Verdi’s fault Technology Feb. 5, 2024
Stuff happens Judges and Judiciary Jan. 8, 2024
A flicker of hope? Judges and Judiciary Dec. 4, 2023
FACTS Judges and Judiciary Nov. 6, 2023
Times, they changed Judges and Judiciary Oct. 2, 2023
Column composed by a Human Guide to Legal Writing Aug. 7, 2023
Goodbye and Hello to Judge Arnold Gold Obituaries, Judges and Judiciary Jun. 30, 2023
Fear and trembling with apologies to Kierkegaard U.S. Supreme Court, Torts/Personal Injury Jun. 5, 2023
Frankenstein’s Monster* Technology, Judges and Judiciary May 1, 2023
March is the cruelest (cruellest) month Obituaries, Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2023
The Horror! The Horror! Technology, Law Office Management Mar. 6, 2023
Did I write this column or …? Technology Feb. 6, 2023
The undead Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal Jan. 9, 2023
Remembrance of times in the future with apologies to Marcel Proust Law Practice, Appellate Practice Dec. 5, 2022
Bitching and Praising Judges and Judiciary Nov. 7, 2022
What’s it to you? Law Practice, Appellate Practice Oct. 3, 2022
Mistakes v. Errors Law Practice, Appellate Practice Sep. 12, 2022
Great Workout Arthur Law Practice, Appellate Practice Aug. 1, 2022
In defense of old White men – A vanishing breed. On second thought – good riddance Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 6, 2022
I’m just asking or the fear of offense Law Practice, Appellate Practice May 2, 2022
Remembering the decency, respect, and strive for excellence of both RBG and appellate lawyer Ellis Horvitz U.S. Supreme Court, California Supreme Court Apr. 1, 2022
Biased about being biased Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Mar. 7, 2022
It’s all in the mind, ask John Blumberg, Esq. Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 31, 2022
My New Year’s Resolutions for 2022 Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 3, 2022
Who’s in charge? Law Practice Nov. 1, 2021
My warranty is up Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Oct. 5, 2021
Real to Reel Law Practice, Entertainment & Sports, Books Sep. 13, 2021
What's in a title? Who cares? Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Aug. 2, 2021
How to drive James Joyce nuts Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2021
Revelations III Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jun. 7, 2021
Revelations II Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal May 3, 2021
April, not the cruelest month Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Apr. 5, 2021
Expedition vs excellence Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal, Appellate Practice Mar. 1, 2021
Revelations Judges and Judiciary, Appellate Practice Feb. 1, 2021
Potpourri or get it off your chest Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 11, 2021
301* Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Dec. 7, 2020
300 years ago Law Practice Nov. 2, 2020
A column about columns Law Practice Oct. 5, 2020
On the other hand... Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal Sep. 14, 2020
Chin up Law Practice, California Supreme Court Aug. 3, 2020
Pandemic pandemonium, part I Judges and Judiciary Jul. 7, 2020
'We are all in this... Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jun. 1, 2020
Obscenity Law Practice May 4, 2020
House arrest Law Practice Apr. 6, 2020
To be educated or not to be educated, that is the question Judges and Judiciary Mar. 9, 2020
Taking credit or blame for the future Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Feb. 3, 2020
Zygote! Appellate Practice Jan. 6, 2020
*@#!ing Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Dec. 3, 2019
WARE R U? Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Nov. 4, 2019
Who knows? U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law Oct. 15, 2019
WHY? Law Practice Aug. 5, 2019
Certainty and solace — elusive Judges and Judiciary Jul. 1, 2019
An insightful look at state constitutional law Judges and Judiciary, Constitutional Law Jun. 3, 2019
A moral dilemma Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary May 8, 2019
Our Selma Law Practice, California Supreme Court Apr. 3, 2019
Take a breath Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Mar. 4, 2019
Blind as a Bat Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Appellate Practice Feb. 4, 2019
Bookends Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 7, 2019
Holiday Reprise: It's Groban (Confirmed) Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court Dec. 21, 2018
Thanks, and I mean it Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Dec. 3, 2018
It's Groban Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court Nov. 16, 2018
Limitations of immortality Law Practice Nov. 5, 2018
Who cares about a Fazioli? Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Oct. 1, 2018
Avoid quirky quarks Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 10, 2018
30 years Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jul. 2, 2018
It Never Happened Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jul. 2, 2018
Emotion tempered by reason Judges and Judiciary Jun. 4, 2018
Still not my vote Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary May 7, 2018
Crayfish to judges Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Apr. 2, 2018
Not my vote Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, State Bar & Bar Associations Mar. 5, 2018
Big Sisters are listening Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Feb. 5, 2018
Scary New Year Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 8, 2018
To doubt or not to doubt Judges and Judiciary, Appellate Practice Dec. 4, 2017
Brief encounter Judges and Judiciary Nov. 6, 2017
The end (v.1) Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Appellate Practice Oct. 2, 2017
Tyypos Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 5, 2017
Fake Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal Aug. 7, 2017
Facts are, part II Judges and Judiciary Jul. 3, 2017
Facts are Judges and Judiciary Jun. 5, 2017
Pardon the interruption Judges and Judiciary Apr. 30, 2017
Best Appellate Practices Appellate Practice Apr. 7, 2017
A perfect layup Judges and Judiciary Apr. 4, 2017
What does principle have to do with it? Civil Rights Mar. 7, 2017
In the nature of an oxymoron Judges and Judiciary Feb. 7, 2017
Miss Ann Thrope Judges and Judiciary Jan. 10, 2017
Peace of mind Judges and Judiciary Dec. 6, 2016
Boxer dogs, Boxer Rebellion and this... Judges and Judiciary Nov. 8, 2016
The next train to Rockaway Beach Judges and Judiciary Oct. 5, 2016
Shorter, better, clearer, stronger Judges and Judiciary Sep. 7, 2016
Politic and cautious Judges and Judiciary Aug. 2, 2016
Flying fish don't play Judges and Judiciary Jul. 6, 2016
Maybe it will happen Judges and Judiciary Jun. 7, 2016
Chatting with Richard Mosk Judges and Judiciary May 3, 2016
The illusion of power Judges and Judiciary Apr. 5, 2016
Same hearing, different universe Judges and Judiciary Mar. 8, 2016
Do I dare to eat a peach? Judges and Judiciary Feb. 2, 2016
A new year's resolution … or not? Judges and Judiciary Jan. 6, 2016
Who am I to judge? Judges and Judiciary Dec. 8, 2015
An exception to the rule Judges and Judiciary Nov. 3, 2015
I may be wrong, but ... Judges and Judiciary Oct. 6, 2015
As time goes by Judges and Judiciary Sep. 9, 2015
John Doe, Esq. Law Practice Aug. 4, 2015
Going through a spell Judges and Judiciary Jul. 7, 2015
Earth is not flat Law Practice Jun. 2, 2015
Terrifying judges Judges and Judiciary May 5, 2015
Bullish on certainty Judges and Judiciary Apr. 7, 2015
It's all about me Judges and Judiciary Mar. 3, 2015
Your sentence: public shame Judges and Judiciary Feb. 3, 2015
A personal letter Judges and Judiciary Jan. 6, 2015
A tale of 'death' during the holidays Judges and Judiciary Dec. 9, 2014
If I may interrupt, again Judges and Judiciary Nov. 4, 2014
Pardon the interruption Judges and Judiciary Oct. 7, 2014
What we can learn before our 10th decade Law Practice Sep. 3, 2014
Almost the truth Judges and Judiciary Aug. 5, 2014
A storm of ideas Judges and Judiciary Jul. 8, 2014
A secret purchase in Paris Law Practice Jun. 3, 2014
Taming chaos Judges and Judiciary May 6, 2014
Cry me a river Judges and Judiciary Apr. 8, 2014
If a tree falls on you in the forest... Judges and Judiciary Mar. 4, 2014
The devil made me do it Law Practice Feb. 4, 2014
Justice for all Books Jan. 7, 2014
I hear voices Dec. 3, 2013
A devilish inquiry Law Practice Nov. 5, 2013
It did happen Judges and Judiciary Oct. 11, 2013
You don't have to jump out of an airplane Judges and Judiciary Oct. 8, 2013
I am not a crook (quotes omitted) Law Practice Sep. 10, 2013
Insidious movement targets elderly attorneys Law Practice Aug. 6, 2013
It did happen Law Practice Jun. 3, 2013
NOT AN INTERMISSION Judges and Judiciary May 7, 2013
Not an April Fools' Day column Law Practice Apr. 2, 2013
The enduring legacy of California's Premier Justice Stanley Mosk Mar. 4, 2013
What does age got to do with it? Law Practice Feb. 5, 2013
Escape to an alternate universe Law Practice Jan. 8, 2013
An international incident Law Practice Dec. 4, 2012
Saint Gilbert publicly confesses Law Practice Nov. 5, 2012
Not to confuse terror with error Judges and Judiciary Oct. 2, 2012
A time to improvise Judges and Judiciary Sep. 11, 2012
Do not praise me... unless I truly deserve it Judges and Judiciary Aug. 7, 2012
Illusions of independence Judges and Judiciary Jul. 3, 2012
Don’t give up — mediate Judges and Judiciary Jun. 5, 2012
What’s in a number? Judges and Judiciary May 8, 2012
Choice amid uncertainty, why it's important Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2012
Unruly dogs: Election time draws out questionable challenges Judges and Judiciary Mar. 6, 2012
Justice Paul Coffee – Division 6’s very own pick-me-up Judges and Judiciary Feb. 7, 2012
Loren Miller Jr., a judge who embraced human frailty Judges and Judiciary Jan. 10, 2012
Reflecting on the past: myth or reality? Law Practice Dec. 5, 2011
Top 100 lists: a good or bad thing? Judges and Judiciary Nov. 8, 2011
All lawyers in California rank at the top Judges and Judiciary Oct. 4, 2011
Lawyers in harmony Judges and Judiciary Sep. 13, 2011
Time on my hands: The illusion of absolute certainty Judges and Judiciary Aug. 2, 2011
On Another Note: A Justice's Lament Over Judicial Restraint Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2011
Do Titles Matter: The Democratic Address Law Practice Jun. 7, 2011
AB 1208 Should Pass... Away Judges and Judiciary May 3, 2011
Prematurely Attending One’s Own Funeral Judges and Judiciary Apr. 5, 2011
The Play’s the Thing Judges and Judiciary Mar. 8, 2011
The Unintended Consequences of Impatience Judges and Judiciary Feb. 8, 2011
Profiles in Courage: The Sequel Judges and Judiciary Jan. 11, 2011
The Ripple Effect Judges and Judiciary Dec. 7, 2010
Intoxication Is Toxic Judges and Judiciary Nov. 2, 2010
Hooked on Language Judges and Judiciary Oct. 6, 2010
A Moral Choice Judges and Judiciary Sep. 7, 2010
Uncertainty, the Only Thing That Is Certain in Life? Judges and Judiciary Aug. 3, 2010
Rights Have Limits Judges and Judiciary Jun. 2, 2010
Goodbye to An Extraordinary Writer Judges and Judiciary May 4, 2010
'Surprise' IsIn the Eye of The Beholder Judges and Judiciary Apr. 2, 2010
Coming Up Short Judges and Judiciary Mar. 2, 2010
My CourtroomIs Not Dark Judges and Judiciary Feb. 2, 2010
Resolution For the New Year Judges and Judiciary Jan. 5, 2010
Roberto, Our Security Guard Law Practice Dec. 1, 2009
Corporations and Cats Corporate Nov. 2, 2009
Trial Judge for the Roman Polanski Case Was Not Anti-Semitic Letters, Judges and Judiciary Oct. 16, 2009
The Budget Cut Conundrum Judges and Judiciary Oct. 14, 2009
Language Wrestling Judges and Judiciary Jul. 23, 2009
How to Secure Yourself a Spot on the Road to Infamy Judges and Judiciary May 5, 2009
The Accident-Prone Tourist Judges and Judiciary Feb. 3, 2009
A Hollywood Ending? Judges and Judiciary Oct. 2, 2008
Taking It Personally Judges and Judiciary Sep. 12, 2008
Death Becomes You Judges and Judiciary May 14, 2008
Poetic Justice Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2008
Extra Credit Judges and Judiciary Jan. 23, 2008
The Pensive Justice Judges and Judiciary Nov. 14, 2007
Court Adjourned Judges and Judiciary Sep. 25, 2007
Life's Continuum Judges and Judiciary Jul. 31, 2007
Giant Among Justices Judges and Judiciary Jun. 12, 2007
Fumbling Down Memory Lane Judges and Judiciary Mar. 27, 2007
Memories AreMade of This Judges and Judiciary Jan. 17, 2007
Feeling 'Nervous and Upset' Over Declining Institutional Memory Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 21, 2006
Mandatory Education for Judges Is as Valuable as a Flu Shot Judges and Judiciary Oct. 19, 2006
Stung by Slings and Arrows, Sometimes a Judge Can Only Howl at the Moon Judges and Judiciary Sep. 8, 2006
Partisanship Led Voters Past Janavs' Merit Judges and Judiciary Jul. 14, 2006
Caught Between a Cat and a Legal Conundrum Judges and Judiciary Apr. 25, 2006
Hold the Applause, It's Not Easy Being a Judge Judges and Judiciary Feb. 23, 2006
In a Word, Language Can Sail Out of Bounds Administrative/Regulatory Dec. 6, 2005
'The Law Firm' Incurs Wrath of Reality-Show-Hating Justice Judges and Judiciary Oct. 4, 2005
Judges and Lawyers Are Only as Good as Their Words Law Practice Aug. 2, 2005
First Things First: Democracy Depends on Independent Judiciary Judges and Judiciary Jun. 1, 2005
A Master of The Courtroom Shows Flashes of Brilliance, Circa 1964 Criminal Apr. 8, 2005
Because Perceptions Can Deceive, They Need Re-Evaluation Judges and Judiciary Mar. 5, 2005
In Law and Life, Strive For More Than 'Good Enough' Judges and Judiciary Feb. 8, 2005
We Should Make Sure Words We Choose Are Our Own Judges and Judiciary Dec. 4, 2004
A Name Is Merely a Label and Should Not Be Confused With the Real Thing Judges and Judiciary Nov. 2, 2004
Jurist's Cat Rules on Cases Through Litter-Box Behavior Oct. 7, 2004
Can Demeanor Provide a Clue to a Witness's Veracity? Judges and Judiciary Sep. 8, 2004
Unwritten Rule of Survival: 'Judges Should Be Seen and Not Heard' Judges and Judiciary Aug. 4, 2004
Do We Believe in Redemption for Murderers? Criminal May 3, 2004
Justice Learns What He's Made of: Breakable Parts Judges and Judiciary Apr. 6, 2004
Justice Crosby Leaves Legacy of Friendship, Insight, Wit Judges and Judiciary Mar. 3, 2004
Memory Melange Judges and Judiciary Dec. 12, 2003
Criticizing Critics Judges and Judiciary Oct. 8, 2003
Lead Balloon Judges and Judiciary Jul. 8, 2003
Mere Mortals Judges and Judiciary Jun. 3, 2003
Traffic-School Detour Judges and Judiciary May 6, 2003
Different Strokes Judges and Judiciary Mar. 10, 2003
Immortal Justice Law Practice Dec. 31, 2002
Immortal Justice Judges and Judiciary Dec. 30, 2002
Staying Power Judges and Judiciary Oct. 28, 2002
Splintered Meaning Judges and Judiciary Sep. 10, 2002
A Bitter Balm Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2002
Such a Bitter Balm Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2002
Perception Gap Family May 10, 2002
Is Borrowing Always Plagiarism? Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2002
The Lost Art of Enjoying Literature Judges and Judiciary Mar. 4, 2002
Judicial Bearing Judges and Judiciary Jan. 8, 2002
Judicial Bearing Judges and Judiciary Jan. 7, 2002
Balance of Power Judges and Judiciary Nov. 5, 2001
Matter of Opinion Judges and Judiciary Aug. 22, 2001
Judging Books by Covers Law Practice Jun. 5, 2001
Not a Drop to Drink Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2001
Life Isn't All About 'Getting It' Judges and Judiciary Mar. 6, 2001
Judicial Power Outage Judges and Judiciary Feb. 6, 2001
Uneasy Uncertainties Judges and Judiciary Dec. 6, 2000
Goodbye to a Good Friend Judges and Judiciary Oct. 3, 2000
Animal Farm Judges and Judiciary Aug. 9, 2000
The Blahs Judges and Judiciary Jun. 14, 2000
Chimerical Judicial Conundrums Judges and Judiciary May 3, 2000
Judicial Restraint Judges and Judiciary Mar. 7, 2000
Word Warrior Appellate Practice Feb. 8, 2000
Longevity, Writing Distinguish Mosk Judges and Judiciary Jan. 5, 2000
Calamitous Conference Law Practice Oct. 5, 1999
Under Submission Judges and Judiciary Aug. 3, 1999

Rulings
Case Category Published
People v. Guevara
reversed and remanded
 Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 10, 2025
People v. Garcia
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 6, 2025
People v. Sinay
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 2025
People v. Wilson
concurring
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 10, 2025
Pateras v. Armenta
author
 Family Law Feb. 28, 2025
Election Integrity Project California, Inc. v. Lunn
author
 Government Jan. 31, 2025
JCCrandall, LLC v. County of Santa Barbara
author
 Real Property Jan. 3, 2025
JCCrandall v. County of Santa Barbara
author
 Real Property Oct. 29, 2024
People v. Alazar
dissenting
 Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 21, 2024
People v. SanMiguel
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 9, 2024
Rivera v. Superior Court (Ford Motor Company)
author
 Arbitration Sep. 24, 2024
People v. Hughey
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 20, 2024
J.M. v. Illuminate Education, Inc.
author
 Consumer Law Jul. 25, 2024
Modification: Stiles et al. v. Kia Motors America, Inc.
author
 Consumer Law May 23, 2024
Stiles et al. v. Kia Motors America, Inc.
author
 Consumer Law May 3, 2024
Balderas v. Fresh Start Harvesting, Inc.
author
 Employment Law Apr. 19, 2024
People v. Superior Court (Guevara)
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 8, 2023
Velasquez v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Bd.
author
 Workers' Compensation Dec. 6, 2023
California Construction & Industrial Materials Assn. v. County of Ventura
author
 Environmental Law Nov. 13, 2023
Modification: Brancati v. Cachuma Village, LLC
author
 Evidence Nov. 13, 2023
Brancati v. Cachuma Village, LLC
author
 Evidence Oct. 17, 2023
People v. Simmons
author
 Constitutional Law Oct. 13, 2023
In re Casey
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 28, 2023
Cave Landing, LLC v. California Coastal Commission
author
 Real Property Aug. 18, 2023
People v. Newell
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 6, 2023
Coalition for Historical Integrity v. City of San Buenaventura
author
 Environmental Law Jun. 9, 2023
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash v. Lexington Insurance Co.
author
 Insurance Apr. 28, 2023
People v. Hurtado
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 28, 2023
In re E.P.
author
 Juveniles Mar. 17, 2023
People v. Arreguin
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 10, 2023
Modification: City of Oxnard v. Starr
author
 Government Feb. 21, 2023
In re K.C.
author
 Constitutional Law Jan. 24, 2023
City of Oxnard v. Starr
author
 Government Jan. 20, 2023
Modification: G.I. Industries v. City of Thousand Oaks
author
 Government Nov. 23, 2022
Navas v. Fresh Venture Foods, LLC
author
 Arbitration Nov. 21, 2022
People v. Berdoll
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 8, 2022
G.I. Industries v. City of Thousand Oaks
author
 Government Oct. 27, 2022
Figueroa v. FCA US
author
 Consumer Law Oct. 26, 2022
People v. Lastra
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 28, 2022
Modification: In re E.L.
author
 Dependency Sep. 16, 2022
In re J.K.
concurring
 Dependency Sep. 16, 2022
In re E.L.
author
 Dependency Aug. 24, 2022
People v. Torres
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 13, 2022
Lopez v. Escamilla
author
 Corporations Jun. 7, 2022
Modification: San Luis Obispo Local v. Central Coast
author
 Contracts Jun. 1, 2022
Cardenas v. Horizon Senior Living, Inc.
author
 Civil Procedure May 23, 2022
San Luis Obispo Local v. Central Coast
author
 Contracts May 6, 2022
State of California v. Superior Court (Paniagua)
author
 Civil Procedure Apr. 27, 2022
Modification: Samantha B. v. Aurora Vista Del Mar, LLC
author
 Health Care Apr. 27, 2022
Modification: In re H.N.
author
 Juveniles Apr. 21, 2022
Samantha B. v. Aurora Vista Del Mar
author
 Torts Apr. 6, 2022
In re H.N.
author
 Juveniles Mar. 30, 2022
San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission v. Central Coast Development
author
 Contracts Feb. 4, 2022
Starr v. Chaparro
author
 Government Jan. 19, 2022
Samantha B. v. Aurora Vista Del Mar, LLC
author
 Health Care Dec. 21, 2021
Starr v. Chaparro
author
 Government Oct. 26, 2021
Huy Fong Foods, Inc. v. Underwood Ranches, LP
author
 Contracts Jul. 28, 2021
Amended Opinion: Breslin v. Breslin
author
 probate_and_trusts Jul. 8, 2021
Marriage of Emilie D.L.M. and Carlos C.
author
 Family Law Jun. 2, 2021
San Luis Obispo Local Agency v. City of Pismo Beach
author
 statutory_interpretation Mar. 5, 2021
O.G. v. Superior Court (People)
reversed
 statutory_interpretation Feb. 26, 2021
Breslin v. Breslin
author
 probate_and_trusts Jan. 28, 2021
People v. Kelly
author
 Remedies Jan. 22, 2021
Vincent v. Sonkey
author
 Remedies Dec. 31, 2020
State of California v. Pain Management Specialist Medical Group
author
 Arbitration Dec. 23, 2020
Domestic Linen Supply Co., Inc. v. L J T Flowers, Inc.
author
 Arbitration Dec. 7, 2020
Modification: State Lands Commission v. Plains Pipeline, L.P.
author
 Torts Nov. 24, 2020
Triyar Hospitality Management v. WSI (II) HWP
author
 Civil Procedure Nov. 23, 2020
State Lands Commission v. Plains Pipeline, L.P.
author
 Torts Nov. 20, 2020
Malott v. Summerland Sanitary Dist.
author
 Administrative Agencies Oct. 20, 2020
Butler America v. Aviation Assurance Co.
author
 Corporations Sep. 30, 2020
People v. Chavez
author
 statutory_interpretation Sep. 11, 2020
People v. Valdes
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2020
C.W. Johnson & Sons, Inc. v. Carpenter
author
 Civil Procedure Aug. 12, 2020
In re S.P.
author
 Juveniles Aug. 10, 2020
People v. Munch
author
 Evidence Jul. 22, 2020
People v. Ruiz
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 8, 2020
Lopez v. Escamilla
author
 Civil Procedure May 6, 2020
People v. Maya
reversed and remanded
 Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 10, 2020
San Jose Neurospine v. Aetna Health of California Inc.
author
 Civil Procedure Mar. 2, 2020
Aldea Dos Vientos v. CalAtlantic Group, Inc.
author
 Real Property Feb. 7, 2020
People v. Cervantes
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 3, 2020
O.G. v. Superior Court
concurring
 Juveniles Oct. 2, 2019
Modification: Mancini & Associates v. Schwetz
author
 Torts Oct. 1, 2019
Gietzen v. Covenant RE Management, Inc.
author
 Contracts Sep. 25, 2019
Mancini & Associates APLC v. Schwetz
author
 Torts Sep. 5, 2019
In re A.C.
author
 Juveniles Jul. 10, 2019
Modification: People v. Julian
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2019
People v. Julian
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 30, 2019
Modification: In re M.S.
author
 Juveniles Apr. 5, 2019
Salgado v. Carrows Restaurants Inc.
author
 Employment Law Mar. 27, 2019
People v. Maya
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 22, 2019
In re M.S.
author
 Juveniles Mar. 13, 2019
Centex Homes v. R-Help Construction Co., Inc.
author
 Civil Procedure Mar. 12, 2019
People v. Landen
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 6, 2019
Marriage of Anka & Yeager
author
 Family Law Feb. 6, 2019
Modification: Eith v. Ketelhut
author
 Real Property Jan. 15, 2019
People v. Bendovid
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 24, 2018
Eith v. Ketelhut
author
 Real Property Dec. 19, 2018
People v. Erickson
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 19, 2018
Doe v. Regents of the University of California
author
 Education Oct. 11, 2018
In re E.R.
author
 Juveniles Oct. 11, 2018
Bridgepoint Construction Services v. Newton
author
 Attorneys Sep. 6, 2018
Modification: People v. Brayton
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 13, 2018
People v. Brayton
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 2, 2018
LandWatch San Luis Obispo Co. v. Cambria Comm. Serv. Dist.
author
 Environmental Law Jul. 30, 2018
Juarez v. Wash Depot Holdings
author
 Employment Law Jul. 6, 2018
People v. Almanza
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2018
Modification: Strategic Concepts, LLC v. Beverly Hills Unified School Dist.
author
 Contracts Jun. 7, 2018
Strategic Concepts, LLC v. Beverly Hills Unified School Dist.
author
 Contracts May 14, 2018
County Lines Holdings, LLC v. McClanahan
author
 Civil Procedure May 4, 2018
People v. Garcia
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2018
People v. Almanza
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 10, 2018
People v. Almanza
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 19, 2018
Hauser v. Ventura County Board of Supervisors
author
 Civil Procedure Feb. 22, 2018
Terris v. County of Santa Barbara
author
 Labor Law Feb. 20, 2018
Martinez v. Deptartment of Health Care Services
author
 Torts Jan. 16, 2018
Santa Clara Waste Water Co. v. County of Ventura etc.
author
 Anti-SLAPP Dec. 4, 2017
People v. Gonzales
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2017
People v. Blancett
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 6, 2017
People v. Lin
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 29, 2017
Title Court Published
Arthur A. Gilbert 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 6 Jun. 23, 2013
Title Category Published
I.A. invidious alternative Technology, Guide to Legal Writing Oct. 6, 2025
Why not 49 years? And other observations... Judges and Judiciary Sep. 8, 2025
Remembering Selma Smith Obituaries Aug. 4, 2025
It never happened California Courts of Appeal Jul. 7, 2025
Grapes California Courts of Appeal Jul. 7, 2025
A name on a building Judges and Judiciary, Civil Rights Jun. 2, 2025
Part II Judges and Judiciary May 5, 2025
April, not the 'cruellest' month Judges and Judiciary, Guide to Legal Writing Apr. 7, 2025
'Fire and Ice' Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Criminal Mar. 3, 2025
It could never... Feb. 3, 2025
It was a dark and stormy January 2025 Guide to Legal Writing Jan. 6, 2025
Confessions of a devious 12-year-old Judges and Judiciary Dec. 9, 2024
Balls in a barrel Judges and Judiciary Nov. 4, 2024
I know the way to San Jose Legal Education, Judges and Judiciary, Guide to Legal Writing Oct. 7, 2024
Short Judges and Judiciary Sep. 3, 2024
Retort of an octogenarian: I'm still here, just give me a shot of adrenaline now and then Judges and Judiciary Aug. 5, 2024
A day in the life Judges and Judiciary Jul. 1, 2024
And the winner is… Law Practice Jun. 3, 2024
I didn’t do it Law Practice May 6, 2024
April Showers Judges and Judiciary Apr. 1, 2024
Screw Ups (a euphemism) Law Practice Mar. 4, 2024
It’s all Verdi’s fault Technology Feb. 5, 2024
Stuff happens Judges and Judiciary Jan. 8, 2024
A flicker of hope? Judges and Judiciary Dec. 4, 2023
FACTS Judges and Judiciary Nov. 6, 2023
Times, they changed Judges and Judiciary Oct. 2, 2023
Column composed by a Human Guide to Legal Writing Aug. 7, 2023
Goodbye and Hello to Judge Arnold Gold Obituaries, Judges and Judiciary Jun. 30, 2023
Fear and trembling with apologies to Kierkegaard U.S. Supreme Court, Torts/Personal Injury Jun. 5, 2023
Frankenstein’s Monster* Technology, Judges and Judiciary May 1, 2023
March is the cruelest (cruellest) month Obituaries, Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2023
The Horror! The Horror! Technology, Law Office Management Mar. 6, 2023
Did I write this column or …? Technology Feb. 6, 2023
The undead Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal Jan. 9, 2023
Remembrance of times in the future with apologies to Marcel Proust Law Practice, Appellate Practice Dec. 5, 2022
Bitching and Praising Judges and Judiciary Nov. 7, 2022
What’s it to you? Law Practice, Appellate Practice Oct. 3, 2022
Mistakes v. Errors Law Practice, Appellate Practice Sep. 12, 2022
Great Workout Arthur Law Practice, Appellate Practice Aug. 1, 2022
In defense of old White men – A vanishing breed. On second thought – good riddance Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Ethics/Professional Responsibility Jun. 6, 2022
I’m just asking or the fear of offense Law Practice, Appellate Practice May 2, 2022
Remembering the decency, respect, and strive for excellence of both RBG and appellate lawyer Ellis Horvitz U.S. Supreme Court, California Supreme Court Apr. 1, 2022
Biased about being biased Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Mar. 7, 2022
It’s all in the mind, ask John Blumberg, Esq. Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 31, 2022
My New Year’s Resolutions for 2022 Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 3, 2022
Who’s in charge? Law Practice Nov. 1, 2021
My warranty is up Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Oct. 5, 2021
Real to Reel Law Practice, Entertainment & Sports, Books Sep. 13, 2021
What's in a title? Who cares? Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Aug. 2, 2021
How to drive James Joyce nuts Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2021
Revelations III Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jun. 7, 2021
Revelations II Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal May 3, 2021
April, not the cruelest month Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Apr. 5, 2021
Expedition vs excellence Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal, Appellate Practice Mar. 1, 2021
Revelations Judges and Judiciary, Appellate Practice Feb. 1, 2021
Potpourri or get it off your chest Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 11, 2021
301* Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Dec. 7, 2020
300 years ago Law Practice Nov. 2, 2020
A column about columns Law Practice Oct. 5, 2020
On the other hand... Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal Sep. 14, 2020
Chin up Law Practice, California Supreme Court Aug. 3, 2020
Pandemic pandemonium, part I Judges and Judiciary Jul. 7, 2020
'We are all in this... Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jun. 1, 2020
Obscenity Law Practice May 4, 2020
House arrest Law Practice Apr. 6, 2020
To be educated or not to be educated, that is the question Judges and Judiciary Mar. 9, 2020
Taking credit or blame for the future Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Feb. 3, 2020
Zygote! Appellate Practice Jan. 6, 2020
*@#!ing Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Dec. 3, 2019
WARE R U? Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Nov. 4, 2019
Who knows? U.S. Supreme Court, Constitutional Law Oct. 15, 2019
WHY? Law Practice Aug. 5, 2019
Certainty and solace — elusive Judges and Judiciary Jul. 1, 2019
An insightful look at state constitutional law Judges and Judiciary, Constitutional Law Jun. 3, 2019
A moral dilemma Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary May 8, 2019
Our Selma Law Practice, California Supreme Court Apr. 3, 2019
Take a breath Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Mar. 4, 2019
Blind as a Bat Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Appellate Practice Feb. 4, 2019
Bookends Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 7, 2019
Holiday Reprise: It's Groban (Confirmed) Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court Dec. 21, 2018
Thanks, and I mean it Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Dec. 3, 2018
It's Groban Judges and Judiciary, California Supreme Court Nov. 16, 2018
Limitations of immortality Law Practice Nov. 5, 2018
Who cares about a Fazioli? Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Oct. 1, 2018
Avoid quirky quarks Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 10, 2018
30 years Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jul. 2, 2018
It Never Happened Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jul. 2, 2018
Emotion tempered by reason Judges and Judiciary Jun. 4, 2018
Still not my vote Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary May 7, 2018
Crayfish to judges Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Apr. 2, 2018
Not my vote Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, State Bar & Bar Associations Mar. 5, 2018
Big Sisters are listening Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Feb. 5, 2018
Scary New Year Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 8, 2018
To doubt or not to doubt Judges and Judiciary, Appellate Practice Dec. 4, 2017
Brief encounter Judges and Judiciary Nov. 6, 2017
The end (v.1) Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Appellate Practice Oct. 2, 2017
Tyypos Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary Sep. 5, 2017
Fake Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, California Courts of Appeal Aug. 7, 2017
Facts are, part II Judges and Judiciary Jul. 3, 2017
Facts are Judges and Judiciary Jun. 5, 2017
Pardon the interruption Judges and Judiciary Apr. 30, 2017
Best Appellate Practices Appellate Practice Apr. 7, 2017
A perfect layup Judges and Judiciary Apr. 4, 2017
What does principle have to do with it? Civil Rights Mar. 7, 2017
In the nature of an oxymoron Judges and Judiciary Feb. 7, 2017
Miss Ann Thrope Judges and Judiciary Jan. 10, 2017
Peace of mind Judges and Judiciary Dec. 6, 2016
Boxer dogs, Boxer Rebellion and this... Judges and Judiciary Nov. 8, 2016
The next train to Rockaway Beach Judges and Judiciary Oct. 5, 2016
Shorter, better, clearer, stronger Judges and Judiciary Sep. 7, 2016
Politic and cautious Judges and Judiciary Aug. 2, 2016
Flying fish don't play Judges and Judiciary Jul. 6, 2016
Maybe it will happen Judges and Judiciary Jun. 7, 2016
Chatting with Richard Mosk Judges and Judiciary May 3, 2016
The illusion of power Judges and Judiciary Apr. 5, 2016
Same hearing, different universe Judges and Judiciary Mar. 8, 2016
Do I dare to eat a peach? Judges and Judiciary Feb. 2, 2016
A new year's resolution … or not? Judges and Judiciary Jan. 6, 2016
Who am I to judge? Judges and Judiciary Dec. 8, 2015
An exception to the rule Judges and Judiciary Nov. 3, 2015
I may be wrong, but ... Judges and Judiciary Oct. 6, 2015
As time goes by Judges and Judiciary Sep. 9, 2015
John Doe, Esq. Law Practice Aug. 4, 2015
Going through a spell Judges and Judiciary Jul. 7, 2015
Earth is not flat Law Practice Jun. 2, 2015
Terrifying judges Judges and Judiciary May 5, 2015
Bullish on certainty Judges and Judiciary Apr. 7, 2015
It's all about me Judges and Judiciary Mar. 3, 2015
Your sentence: public shame Judges and Judiciary Feb. 3, 2015
A personal letter Judges and Judiciary Jan. 6, 2015
A tale of 'death' during the holidays Judges and Judiciary Dec. 9, 2014
If I may interrupt, again Judges and Judiciary Nov. 4, 2014
Pardon the interruption Judges and Judiciary Oct. 7, 2014
What we can learn before our 10th decade Law Practice Sep. 3, 2014
Almost the truth Judges and Judiciary Aug. 5, 2014
A storm of ideas Judges and Judiciary Jul. 8, 2014
A secret purchase in Paris Law Practice Jun. 3, 2014
Taming chaos Judges and Judiciary May 6, 2014
Cry me a river Judges and Judiciary Apr. 8, 2014
If a tree falls on you in the forest... Judges and Judiciary Mar. 4, 2014
The devil made me do it Law Practice Feb. 4, 2014
Justice for all Books Jan. 7, 2014
I hear voices Dec. 3, 2013
A devilish inquiry Law Practice Nov. 5, 2013
It did happen Judges and Judiciary Oct. 11, 2013
You don't have to jump out of an airplane Judges and Judiciary Oct. 8, 2013
I am not a crook (quotes omitted) Law Practice Sep. 10, 2013
Insidious movement targets elderly attorneys Law Practice Aug. 6, 2013
It did happen Law Practice Jun. 3, 2013
NOT AN INTERMISSION Judges and Judiciary May 7, 2013
Not an April Fools' Day column Law Practice Apr. 2, 2013
The enduring legacy of California's Premier Justice Stanley Mosk Mar. 4, 2013
What does age got to do with it? Law Practice Feb. 5, 2013
Escape to an alternate universe Law Practice Jan. 8, 2013
An international incident Law Practice Dec. 4, 2012
Saint Gilbert publicly confesses Law Practice Nov. 5, 2012
Not to confuse terror with error Judges and Judiciary Oct. 2, 2012
A time to improvise Judges and Judiciary Sep. 11, 2012
Do not praise me... unless I truly deserve it Judges and Judiciary Aug. 7, 2012
Illusions of independence Judges and Judiciary Jul. 3, 2012
Don’t give up — mediate Judges and Judiciary Jun. 5, 2012
What’s in a number? Judges and Judiciary May 8, 2012
Choice amid uncertainty, why it's important Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2012
Unruly dogs: Election time draws out questionable challenges Judges and Judiciary Mar. 6, 2012
Justice Paul Coffee – Division 6’s very own pick-me-up Judges and Judiciary Feb. 7, 2012
Loren Miller Jr., a judge who embraced human frailty Judges and Judiciary Jan. 10, 2012
Reflecting on the past: myth or reality? Law Practice Dec. 5, 2011
Top 100 lists: a good or bad thing? Judges and Judiciary Nov. 8, 2011
All lawyers in California rank at the top Judges and Judiciary Oct. 4, 2011
Lawyers in harmony Judges and Judiciary Sep. 13, 2011
Time on my hands: The illusion of absolute certainty Judges and Judiciary Aug. 2, 2011
On Another Note: A Justice's Lament Over Judicial Restraint Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2011
Do Titles Matter: The Democratic Address Law Practice Jun. 7, 2011
AB 1208 Should Pass... Away Judges and Judiciary May 3, 2011
Prematurely Attending One’s Own Funeral Judges and Judiciary Apr. 5, 2011
The Play’s the Thing Judges and Judiciary Mar. 8, 2011
The Unintended Consequences of Impatience Judges and Judiciary Feb. 8, 2011
Profiles in Courage: The Sequel Judges and Judiciary Jan. 11, 2011
The Ripple Effect Judges and Judiciary Dec. 7, 2010
Intoxication Is Toxic Judges and Judiciary Nov. 2, 2010
Hooked on Language Judges and Judiciary Oct. 6, 2010
A Moral Choice Judges and Judiciary Sep. 7, 2010
Uncertainty, the Only Thing That Is Certain in Life? Judges and Judiciary Aug. 3, 2010
Rights Have Limits Judges and Judiciary Jun. 2, 2010
Goodbye to An Extraordinary Writer Judges and Judiciary May 4, 2010
'Surprise' IsIn the Eye of The Beholder Judges and Judiciary Apr. 2, 2010
Coming Up Short Judges and Judiciary Mar. 2, 2010
My CourtroomIs Not Dark Judges and Judiciary Feb. 2, 2010
Resolution For the New Year Judges and Judiciary Jan. 5, 2010
Roberto, Our Security Guard Law Practice Dec. 1, 2009
Corporations and Cats Corporate Nov. 2, 2009
Trial Judge for the Roman Polanski Case Was Not Anti-Semitic Letters, Judges and Judiciary Oct. 16, 2009
The Budget Cut Conundrum Judges and Judiciary Oct. 14, 2009
Language Wrestling Judges and Judiciary Jul. 23, 2009
How to Secure Yourself a Spot on the Road to Infamy Judges and Judiciary May 5, 2009
The Accident-Prone Tourist Judges and Judiciary Feb. 3, 2009
A Hollywood Ending? Judges and Judiciary Oct. 2, 2008
Taking It Personally Judges and Judiciary Sep. 12, 2008
Death Becomes You Judges and Judiciary May 14, 2008
Poetic Justice Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2008
Extra Credit Judges and Judiciary Jan. 23, 2008
The Pensive Justice Judges and Judiciary Nov. 14, 2007
Court Adjourned Judges and Judiciary Sep. 25, 2007
Life's Continuum Judges and Judiciary Jul. 31, 2007
Giant Among Justices Judges and Judiciary Jun. 12, 2007
Fumbling Down Memory Lane Judges and Judiciary Mar. 27, 2007
Memories AreMade of This Judges and Judiciary Jan. 17, 2007
Feeling 'Nervous and Upset' Over Declining Institutional Memory Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 21, 2006
Mandatory Education for Judges Is as Valuable as a Flu Shot Judges and Judiciary Oct. 19, 2006
Stung by Slings and Arrows, Sometimes a Judge Can Only Howl at the Moon Judges and Judiciary Sep. 8, 2006
Partisanship Led Voters Past Janavs' Merit Judges and Judiciary Jul. 14, 2006
Caught Between a Cat and a Legal Conundrum Judges and Judiciary Apr. 25, 2006
Hold the Applause, It's Not Easy Being a Judge Judges and Judiciary Feb. 23, 2006
In a Word, Language Can Sail Out of Bounds Administrative/Regulatory Dec. 6, 2005
'The Law Firm' Incurs Wrath of Reality-Show-Hating Justice Judges and Judiciary Oct. 4, 2005
Judges and Lawyers Are Only as Good as Their Words Law Practice Aug. 2, 2005
First Things First: Democracy Depends on Independent Judiciary Judges and Judiciary Jun. 1, 2005
A Master of The Courtroom Shows Flashes of Brilliance, Circa 1964 Criminal Apr. 8, 2005
Because Perceptions Can Deceive, They Need Re-Evaluation Judges and Judiciary Mar. 5, 2005
In Law and Life, Strive For More Than 'Good Enough' Judges and Judiciary Feb. 8, 2005
We Should Make Sure Words We Choose Are Our Own Judges and Judiciary Dec. 4, 2004
A Name Is Merely a Label and Should Not Be Confused With the Real Thing Judges and Judiciary Nov. 2, 2004
Jurist's Cat Rules on Cases Through Litter-Box Behavior Oct. 7, 2004
Can Demeanor Provide a Clue to a Witness's Veracity? Judges and Judiciary Sep. 8, 2004
Unwritten Rule of Survival: 'Judges Should Be Seen and Not Heard' Judges and Judiciary Aug. 4, 2004
Do We Believe in Redemption for Murderers? Criminal May 3, 2004
Justice Learns What He's Made of: Breakable Parts Judges and Judiciary Apr. 6, 2004
Justice Crosby Leaves Legacy of Friendship, Insight, Wit Judges and Judiciary Mar. 3, 2004
Memory Melange Judges and Judiciary Dec. 12, 2003
Criticizing Critics Judges and Judiciary Oct. 8, 2003
Lead Balloon Judges and Judiciary Jul. 8, 2003
Mere Mortals Judges and Judiciary Jun. 3, 2003
Traffic-School Detour Judges and Judiciary May 6, 2003
Different Strokes Judges and Judiciary Mar. 10, 2003
Immortal Justice Law Practice Dec. 31, 2002
Immortal Justice Judges and Judiciary Dec. 30, 2002
Staying Power Judges and Judiciary Oct. 28, 2002
Splintered Meaning Judges and Judiciary Sep. 10, 2002
A Bitter Balm Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2002
Such a Bitter Balm Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2002
Perception Gap Family May 10, 2002
Is Borrowing Always Plagiarism? Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2002
The Lost Art of Enjoying Literature Judges and Judiciary Mar. 4, 2002
Judicial Bearing Judges and Judiciary Jan. 8, 2002
Judicial Bearing Judges and Judiciary Jan. 7, 2002
Balance of Power Judges and Judiciary Nov. 5, 2001
Matter of Opinion Judges and Judiciary Aug. 22, 2001
Judging Books by Covers Law Practice Jun. 5, 2001
Not a Drop to Drink Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2001
Life Isn't All About 'Getting It' Judges and Judiciary Mar. 6, 2001
Judicial Power Outage Judges and Judiciary Feb. 6, 2001
Uneasy Uncertainties Judges and Judiciary Dec. 6, 2000
Goodbye to a Good Friend Judges and Judiciary Oct. 3, 2000
Animal Farm Judges and Judiciary Aug. 9, 2000
The Blahs Judges and Judiciary Jun. 14, 2000
Chimerical Judicial Conundrums Judges and Judiciary May 3, 2000
Judicial Restraint Judges and Judiciary Mar. 7, 2000
Word Warrior Appellate Practice Feb. 8, 2000
Longevity, Writing Distinguish Mosk Judges and Judiciary Jan. 5, 2000
Calamitous Conference Law Practice Oct. 5, 1999
Under Submission Judges and Judiciary Aug. 3, 1999
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author
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author
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author
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author
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author
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