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Chief Judge Mary Murguia


The Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit

2025-2026 Judicial Council Members

Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia, Chair

Senior Circuit Judge Susan P. Graber

Circuit Judge Morgan Christen

Circuit Judge Jacqueline H. Nguyen

Circuit Judge Ryan D. Nelson

Circuit Judge Bridget S. Bade

Chief District Judge Dolly M. Gee

Chief District Judge Stanley A. Bastian

Chief District Judge Cynthia A. Bashant

Chief District Judge David G. Estudillo

Senior District Judge Edward M. Chen



OBSERVERS

Chief Bankruptcy Judge Whitman L. Holt

Senior District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi

District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

Chief Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson

District Court Clerk/Magistrate Judge Heather L. Kennedy

Bankruptcy Court Clerk Kirsten S. Wilkinson

Chief Probation Officer Aaron F. McGrath, Jr.

Chief Pretrial Services Officer Beth Wetteland



JUDICIAL COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia

Circuit Judge Morgan Christen

Chief District Judge Stanley A. Bastian



MISSION STATEMENT

United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit

The Mission of the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit is to support the effective and expeditious administration of justice and the safeguarding of fairness in the administration of the courts within the circuit. To do so, it will promote the fair and prompt resolution of disputes, ensure the effective discharge of court business, prevent any form of invidious discrimination, and enhance public understanding of, and confidence in, the judiciary.

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