Ninth Circuit News

LA County Judge Serena R. Murillo Gets Senate Nod for Federal Judgeship in Central District of California

Senate Confirms Magistrate Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks to Serve as District Judge for Southern District of California

Alameda County Judge Noël Wise Gets Senate Nod for Federal Judgeship in Northern District of California

Senate Confirms Judge Cynthia Valenzuela Dixon to Federal Bench in Central District of California

Senate Confirms LA County Judge Anne Hwang for Federal Judgeship in Central District of California

Senate Confirms Sharad H. Desai for Federal Judgeship in the District of Arizona

Senate Confirms Judge Rebecca L. Pennell for Federal Judgeship in Eastern District of Washington

Magistrate Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai Confirmed as District Judge for District of Oregon

Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Brings Legal Luminaries and Topical, Robust Discussions to Sacramento

Civics Contest Winners Expand on Views, Meet Supreme Court Justices

Judge Karen S. Crawford Presented with 2024 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Ninth Circuit

Stephen Berzon Receives the 2024 Ninth Circuit’s John P. Frank Award

Ninth Circuit to Visit University of Washington School of Law for Special Sitting

Eastern District of Washington Saddened by Death of Judge Justin L. Quackenbush

Cuauhtémoc Ortega Reappointed as Federal Public Defender for Central District of California

9th Circuit Court of Appeals to Hold Special Sitting in Idaho Falls

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Reappoints Chief Bankruptcy Judge Stephen L. Johnson

9th Circuit Court of Appeals to Hold Special Sitting at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Senate Confirms Judge Michelle Williams Court for Federal Judgeship in Central District of California

Judge M. Margaret McKeown to Receive the 2024 American Inns of Court Lewis F. Powell Jr. Award

9th US Circuit Court of Appeals Appoints New Bankruptcy Judge for Southern District of California

Jon M. Sands Reappointed as Federal Public Defender for District of Arizona

District of Hawaii Saddened by Death of Judge Alan Kay (Ret.)

Judicial Conduct and Disability Complaint Number 22-90121

STEP Program Graduates Build Life Skills and May Get Off Supervised Release Early

2024 Civics Contest Winners Announced

District of Nevada Mourns the Death of Judge Larry Hicks

Senate Confirms Judge Dena M. Coggins for Federal Judgeship in Eastern District of California

Senate Confirms Judge Angela M. Martinez to Serve as US District Judge for District of Arizona

Senate Confirms Krissa M. Lanham to Serve as US District Judge for District of Arizona

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reappoints Bankruptcy Judge Charles D. Novack to Northern District of California

2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Finalists Announced

Judicial Conduct and Disability Complaint Numbers 23-90037 and 23-90041

Ninth Circuit to Hold Special Sitting at the University of Montana

Senate Confirms Judge Eumi K. Lee for Federal Judgeship in Northern District of California

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reappoints Bankruptcy Judge Deborah J. Saltzman to Central District of California

Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Deadline Extended

Northern District of California Mourns the Passing of Retired District Judge Charles A. Legge

Ninth Circuit to Visit McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento for Special Sitting

Northern District of California Mourns the Passing of Retired Magistrate Judge Patricia V. Trumbull

Senate Confirms Judge Amy M. Baggio for Federal Judgeship in District of Oregon

Ninth Circuit to Hold Special Sitting at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Ninth Circuit Schedules Special Sitting at University of Arizona, Tucson

Senate Confirms AUSA Kirk E. Sherriff for Federal Judgeship in Eastern District of California

Pathways to Progress Event Brings Together Service Providers to Help Those in the Justice System

Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Centers on Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reappoints Bankruptcy Judge Ronald H. Sargis to Eastern District of California

Jamie L. McGrady Reappointed as Federal Public Defender for District of Alaska

Ninth Circuit Judges Reflect on the Passing of Retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

Senate Confirms Judge Shanlyn A. S. Park for Federal Judgeship in District of Hawaii

Senate Confirms Micah W. J. Smith for Federal Judgeship in District of Hawaii

Leilani V. Lujan Appointed as New Federal Public Defender for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands

Senate Confirms District Judge Ana de Alba to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Senate Confirms Mónica Ramírez Almadani for Federal Judgeship in Central District of California

Senate Confirms Kenly Kiya Kato for Federal Judgeship in Central District of California

District of Nevada FPD Valladares Earns National Award

Ninth Circuit to Hold Special Sitting at University of Washington School of Law

District of Guam Bids Farewell to Chief District Judge John S. Unpingco (Ret.)

Montana’s GLACIER Diversion Program Gives Offenders a Second Chance

Ninth Circuit Conference Features Thought-Provoking Programs and Gatherings to Advance the Administration of Justice

2022 Ninth Circuit Annual Report

Tribal Judges and Leaders from the Northwest Meet with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan and Ninth Circuit Judges

Ninth Circuit to Hold Special Sitting at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas

Ninth Circuit to Hold Special Sitting at the University of Hawaii at Manoa

Civics Contest Winners Honored at Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference

Senate Confirms Judge Rita F. Lin for Federal Judgeship in Northern District of California

Erwin Chemerinsky Awarded Prestigious 2023 John P. Frank Award

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Hold Special Sitting at Arizona State University

Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton Awarded Prestigious 2023 Professionalism Award

Senate Confirms Tiffany M. Cartwright for Federal Judgeship in Western District of Washington

Senate Confirms Kymberly K. Evanson for Federal Judgeship in Western District of Washington

Fidel Cassino-DuCloux Appointed as New FPD for District of Oregon

2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners Announced

The District of Oregon is saddened by the loss of Judge Randall Dunn

Senate Confirms P. Casey Pitts for Federal Judgeship in Northern District of California

Senate Confirms Hernán D. Vera for Federal Judgeship in Central District of California

Ninth Circuit Judge Mary M. Schroeder Receives John Minor Wisdom Award

Passing of Central District Judge Ronald S.W. Lew is Mourned

Lawyers and Law Students Attend Roadways to the Bench Meetings Throughout the Ninth Circuit

Veterans Treatment Court Provides Second Chance to Offenders

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Hold Special Sitting at the University of Idaho

Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler Gets U.S. Senate Confirmation to Serve as a District Judge

2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Deadline Extended

Misconduct Complaint 23-90037

Araceli Martínez-Olguín Is Confirmed for Federal Judgeship in Northern District of California

Neoclassical Browning Courthouse to Resume Docent-Led Tours

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Hold First Law School Special Sitting Since 2020

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Mourns Passing of Judge Alfred Theodore Goodwin

Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Focuses on Constitutional Amendments and Ratification

Judge Frederick P. Corbit Selected to Serve on Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Joins in Conversation with Arizona’s Students and Chief Judge Mary H. Murguia of the Ninth Circuit

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sandra Klein Swears in New Citizens at SoFi Stadium Before Rams Game

Invitation for Public Comment on the Reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Ronald H. Sargis

Invitation for Public Comment on the Reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Deborah J. Saltzman

2021 Ninth Circuit Annual Report

Pro Bono Efforts Serve the Most Vulnerable

First Ninth Circuit Conference Since 2019 Enlightens, Probes, Presents Special Guests

Judge Candy W. Dale Receives Idaho State Bar Distinguished Jurist Award

Chief Bankruptcy Judge Robert J. Faris Reappointed to Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

Magistrate Judge Howard R. Lloyd (Ret.) Obituary, Northern District of Cal

Judge M. Margaret McKeown Awarded Prestigious 2022 Professionalism Award

Demystifying the Courts: Idaho Journalists Institute Promotes Understanding of the Courts and the Judiciary

Ninth Circuit Announces 2022 Civics Contest Winners

Chief Judge Emeritus Sidney R. Thomas Receives Honorary Doctorate from Montana State University

2022 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Finalists Announced

Chief Judge Murguia Receives ASU’s Pastor Award for Public Service

Federal Judge in Hawai`i Assumes Additional Duties in Judiciary Governance

Colin Fieman Appointed as New Federal Public Defender for Western District of Washington

Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Emeritus Sidney R. Thomas to Take Senior Status

Jacqueline Scott Corley to Serve as U.S. District Judge for Northern District of California

Jodi Halim Linker Appointed as New Federal Public Defender for Northern District of California

Chief Judge John M. Roll Remembered

Pacific Island Judges Initiate Innovative Pilot Program to Tackle Family Violence

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Appoints New Bankruptcy Judge for Central District of California

2022 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Opens

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Appoints New Bankruptcy Judge for Central District of California

Gavel Passing Brings New Chief Judge to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Educating for Success Article

Court of Appeals Reappoints Bankruptcy Judge Laura S. Taylor to Southern District of California

Chief Judge Emeritus J. Clifford Wallace to Receive Duke Law School’s Bolch Prize

Judge M. Margaret McKeown Receives Washington Women Lawyers’ President’s Award

Obituary of Senior District Judge Fred Van Sickle of Eastern District of Washington

Senate Confirms New Judge for U.S. District Court for Western District of Washington

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Appoints New Bankruptcy Judge for District of Oregon

2020 Ninth Circuit Annual Report

Civics Contest Winners Panel

Ninth Circuit Announces 2021 Civics Contest Winners

Court of Appeals Reappoints Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali to Northern District of California

Court of Appeals Reappoints Bankruptcy Judge Ernest M. Robles to Central District of California

Circuit Executives Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Office - Part II

Ninth Circuit Announces Civics Contest Finalists

Circuit Executives Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Office

Heather E. Williams Reappointed Federal Public Defender for Eastern District of California

Geoffrey Hansen Appointed as Interim Federal Public Defender for Northern District of California

Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Focuses on Community

Sentence Mitigation Beneficiaries Spend Holidays at Home instead of in Prison

Remote Argument Survey Highlights Positives and Negatives of Streaming During Pandemic

2019 Ninth Circuit Annual Report Available Online!

Judge J. Clifford Wallace Celebrates 50 Years on the Bench

Chief Judge Thomas Congratulates Civics Contest Winners

Congress Weighs Judge and Courthouse Security Bills

Cuauhtemoc Ortega Appointed as New Federal Public Defender for Central District of California

Ninth Circuit Holds First Virtual En Banc Sessions

Ninth Circuit Notes with Sorrow the Passing of Justice Ginsburg

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Appoints New Bankruptcy Judge for District of Idaho

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Mourns Passing of Judge Jerome Farris

Ninth Circuit Announces 2020 Civics Contest Winners

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Appoints New Bankruptcy Judge for Eastern District of California

Civics Contest Finalists Announced

Jon M. Sands Reappointed Federal Public Defender for District of Arizona

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Notice and Order on Changes in Operation, Building Closures

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Mourns Passing of Judge Raymond C. Fisher

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Appoints New Bankruptcy Judge for District of Nevada

Jamie L. McGrady Appointed as New Federal Public Defender for District of Alaska

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Hold Special Sittings in Phoenix

Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Focuses on Voting Rights Milestones

Judge Laura S. Taylor Reappointed to Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Appoints New Bankruptcy Judge for Eastern District of Washington

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Schedules Special Sitting at the University of Hawaii

John T. Gorman Reappointed Federal Public Defender for District of Guam

Amy M. Karlin Appointed as Interim Federal Public Defender for Central District of California

Federal Public Defender for Central California Hilary Lee Potashner to Step Down

2018 Ninth Circuit Annual Report Available Online!

Chief Justice Mary E. Fairhurst Receives Ninth Circuit Professionalism Award

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Gets New Judge

Central California FPD Hilary Potashner Reappointed

Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners Announced

Ninth Circuit Committee Issues Workplace Environment Report

Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Finalists Announced

New Judge Confirmed for Ninth Circuit

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Gets New Judge

Judicial Conference Approves Package of Workplace Conduct Reforms

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Gets New Judge

2019 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Announced

Federal Court to Welcome Students for Court Works

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Gets New Judge

Maricopa County Judge Confirmed for Federal Judgeship in Arizona

Arizona Magistrate Judge Nominated for Ninth Circuit Judgeship

New Chief Ninth Circuit Mediator Named

Ninth Circuit Announces Award Presentations

Circuit Conference to Offer Varied Educational Program

New Ninth Circuit Judge Confirmed

Ninth Circuit Announces 2018 Civics Contest Winners

Judicial Council Acts on Workplace Environment Recommendations

Idaho Attorney Nominated to Court of Appeals

Circuit Committee Begins Workplace Environment Review

Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Now Under Way

Circuit Judge N. Randy Smith to Assume Senior Status in 2018

Judicial Conference Videos Now Available

Ninth Circuit Announces Award Presentations

Ninth Circuit Announces 2017 Civics Contest Winners

Civics Contest Finalists Announced

Federal Court in Yosemite Sets Law Day Event

Court of Appeals Mourns Passing of Judge John T. Noonan, Jr.

Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Offers Cash Prizes, Travel to SF

Kennedy Library and Learning Center Website Launched

Judge William W. Schwarzer of the Northern District of California Passes

Idaho Clerk of Court Gets Judiciary Award

Federal Judge Marks 50 Years on the Bench

Court of Appeals Schedules Special Sitting at Stanford Law

Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain to Take Senior Status

2016 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Videos Now Available

Judge J. Clifford Wallace to Receive A. Sherman Christensen Award

California Judges Appointed to Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

Federal Defender Steven G. Kalar Reappointed

Judge Peter H. Carroll Reappointed

Nevada Bar to Honor Judge Procter Hug Jr.

2016 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Winners Announced

Civics Contest Finalists Announced

Bankruptcy Judge Vincent P. Zurzolo Reappointed

Judges to Lead National Committees

Court of Appeals to Visit University of Oregon

Koh Named for Ninth Circuit Judgeship

Chief Bankruptcy Judge Robert Faris Reappointed

Court of Appeals to Visit University of Hawaii

Federal Courts Sponsor Civics Contest

Alaska FPD Richard Curtner Reappointed

Justice Sotomayor Visits Stockton

Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Gains New Duties

Circuit Staff Receives Director's Award

Circuit to Visit Richland, Washington

Court of Appeals Schedules Special Sitting

Court Staff Get National Recognition

Alma Mater Honors Judge M. Margaret McKeown

Circuit Judge Barry Silverman Stepping Down

Court of Appeals Schedules Special Sitting

Eastern District of California Gets New Judge

Judy Clarke to Receive John Frank Award

New Bankruptcy Judge in Western Washington

Civics Contest Winners Announced

Circuit Conference to Convene in San Diego

2014 Ninth Circuit Annual Report Available Online!

New Bankruptcy Judge in Oregon

Bankruptcy Judge Barry Russell Reappointed

2013 Ninth Circuit Annual Report Available Online!

District Judge Vince Chhabria Inducted into Office

New District Judge in Eastern Washington

New Judges for California, Washington Courts

Montana Bankruptcy Judge Is Reappointed

Judge Meredith Jury Reappointed to BAP

Judge Meredith Jury Reappointed to BAP

Justice O'Connor Sits with Ninth Circuit Panel

Court to Video Stream En Banc Proceedings

Ninth Circuit ADR Awards Announced

Ninth Circuit Appellate Practice Guide Available

First All-Alaskan Appellate Panel Seated

New Bankruptcy Judge in Eastern District of Washington

First African-American Leads Arizona Federal Court

Courts to Remain Open If Government Shuts Down

Court of Appeals Plans Special Sitting in Moscow

Circuit to Offer Remote Viewing of En Banc Proceedings

Judiciary Warns Against Further Budget Cuts

Judge Thelton Henderson to Receive Award

New Chief of Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

Eureka Courthouse Groundbreaking

New Bankruptcy Judge Appointed

New Judge in Nevada

Ninth Circuit BAP Transitions

Justice Kennedy's Guide for Young Readers

Chief Justice Extends Term of Ninth Circuit Jurist

Circuit to Offer Remote Viewing of En Banc Proceedings

Chief Justice Extends Term of Ninth Circuit Jurist

Ninth Circuit Contributes Opinions to New Repository

New Federal Judge in District of Oregon

FBA Event Focuses on Ninth Circuit Workings

Judge M. Margaret McKeown to Lead FJA

New Federal Defender in Eastern District of California

Exhibit Highlights Career of Late Chief Judge

Judiciary Facing 'Unprecedented' Budget Crisis

Colleagues Remember Circuit Judge Otto R. Skopil, Jr.

Circuit Judge Raymond C. Fisher to Step Down

New District Judge in Central District of California

New Jury Video Coming to Ninth Circuit Trial Courts

New District Judge in Central District of California

Court Moves to In-House Publishing of Opinions

New US Bankruptcy Judges Appointed in Arizona

Ninth Circuit ADR Awards Presented in Oregon

CourtWorks Program at U.S. District Court in Phoenix

Federal Courthouses Gain Landmark Status

Judge Laura S. Taylor Appointed to BAP

New Federal Public Defender for Northern California

New Northern California FPD Takes Oath

Court of Appeals Schedules Special Sitting at University of Hawaii

New Bankruptcy Judge in District of Alaska

Court of Appeals Schedules Special Sitting at Gonzaga Law

New District Judge in Southern District of California

New Bankruptcy Judge Appointed in Southern District of California

Circuit Conference to Recognize California Justice, San Francisco Lawyer

Idaho Hall of Fame Inducts Ninth Circuit Jurist

Court Pays Tribute to Late Judge Robert R. Beezer

Eastern District of California Nominee Named

New Ninth Circuit Judge Confirmed

Judge Morgan Christen Welcomed to Ninth Circuit

Legal Education Group Honors Ninth Circuit Judge

Flags Fly at Half-Staff for Judge James R. Browning

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Gets New Judge

Court Memorial for Judge James R. Browning Set

Justice Kennedy Remembers Ninth Circuit Judge James R. Browning

New Judge for Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

New Judge for Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Bankruptcy Court Sees Explosion of Self-Filers

Alaskans Gather for Investiture of Ninth Circuit Judge Morgan Christen

Nevada Lawyers Honor Judge Procter R. Hug, Jr.

New District Judge for District of Nevada

Chief Judge Pays Tribute to Departed Colleagues

New Federal Public Defender for Northern California

Court of Appeals to Sit at Arizona Law Schools

New District Judge in Central District of California

Ninth Circuit Courts See Caseloads Rise in FY2011

Court of Appeals Schedules Special Sitting at UNLV Boyd School of Law

Court of Appeals Schedules Special Sitting at UC Berkeley School of Law

New District Judge in Eastern District of Washington

Minority Bar in Arizona Greets Ninth Circuit Visitor

New Bankruptcy Judge in Central District

Gay Marriage Ruling Prompts Rally

New Bankruptcy Judge Takes Oath in Oakland

Court of Appeals Appoints New Appellate Lawyer Representatives

Court of Appeals Schedules Special Sitting at University of Hawaii

Court of Appeals Schedules Special Sitting at the University of San Diego

Alaska Honors Late Judge Robert Boochever

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