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Judges in the higher courts get into office and stay in office in a different way than other elected officials. Judges for the Supreme Court are appointed and then confirmed. Voters are asked to vote on whether to keep the judge after confirmation, and again after every twelve years.
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Presiding Justice California Court...
Top 3 Priorities
- Administer justice fairly and impartially.
- Decide cases thoughtfully but avoid unreasonable...
- Treat litigants and attorneys with courtesty and respect.
Associate Justice, California Court...
Top 3 Priorities
- to follow and uphold the rule of law
- to maintain a fair and impartial judiciary
- to ensure equal access to justice for all
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Presiding Justice California Court of Appeal
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My Top 3 Priorities
Administer justice fairly and impartially.
Decide cases thoughtfully but avoid unreasonable delay.
Treat litigants and attorneys with courtesty and respect.
Experience
Biography
Biography of Justice Arthur Gilbert
Justice Arthur Gilbert is the Presiding Justice of Division 6 of the California Court of Appeal, Second District. He has served on the Los Angeles Municipal and Superior Courts. He has been a justice on the Court of Appeal for 36 years. His written opinions are known for their scholarship and clarity. He has been dubbed "The Court of Appeal's poet laureate." His articles and columns have appeared in a variety of publications throughout the United States. His books Under Submission and Under Submission Volume II have earned positive reviews. He has received a Journalistic Excellence award.
He has taught judges in California and abroad on the philosophy of judging and the art of crafting opinions. He received the Beacon of Justice Award presented by the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library, and was named "Appellate Justice of the Year" by the Consumer Lawyers of California three times over the past several decades. He received the Outstanding Jurist Award, Los Angeles County Bar Assn. 2016, and the Award for Judicial Excellence, Beverly Hills Bar Assn. 2015.
He is a past recipient of the Bernard S. Jefferson Award given by the California Judges Association. He is a fellow of the Witkin Legal Institute and has lectured to judges throughout California and to judges in Eastern Europe on American jurisprudence. He also taught for years at the California Judges' College.
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Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
Decide cases with objectivity according to the rule of law. Treat parties with respect, impartiality and compassion.
Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal
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My Top 3 Priorities
to follow and uphold the rule of law
to maintain a fair and impartial judiciary
to ensure equal access to justice for all
Experience
Experience
Profession:Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal
Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal — Appointed position (2016–current)
Judge of the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Luis Obispo — Appointed position (2001–2016)
Attorney, Private law firm (1978–2001)
Education
University of California (Hastings College of Law) — Juris Doctorate degree, Law (1978)
California State University, Fullerton — Bachelor of Arts degree, Sociology (1974)
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