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To the Court, We Say, Thank You
This edition of Contra Costa Lawyer is dedicated to the judges, past and present, that have served the Contra Costa community.
Read ArticleFive Courthouses and the History Behind their Namesake Judges
Contra Costa County is home to five courthouses which are named after five judges who served on the court. Two of the five judges were elevated to the First District Court of Appeal. In this article we recount the history of each courthouse and their namesake judges. WAKEFIELD TAYLOR COURTHOUSE 725 Court Street, Martinez The...
Read ArticleAll Rise: Reflections from Newer Judges
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to transition into the role of Superior Court Judge in Contra Costa County? I polled some judges appointed over the last three years for their thoughts on the job so far. Thank you to Hon. Jennifer Lee, Hon. H. Glenn Kim, Hon. Ayana K. Young, Hon....
Read ArticleA Complete List of the Judges in Contra Costa County
The list of Superior Court judges includes some who started out in Municipal Court. This consolidation was the result of a state initiative in the June 2, 1998 election. * indicates the date the judge was elevated to a higher court District Judges John Watson 1850-1851 Craven P. Hester 1851-1853 Elisha McKinstry 1853 –...
Read ArticleFun Facts about Contra Costa County and our Courts
As we celebrate the Contra Costa County Bar Association’s 90th Anniversary, we have put together a list of interesting fun facts about our county, our judges and our courts. DID YOU KNOW that: Contra Costa means “opposite coast” in Spanish. The county was given this name because it sits on the opposite coast of San...
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