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The Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit2025-2026 Judicial Council MembersChief 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 OBSERVERSChief 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 COMMITTEEChief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia Circuit Judge Morgan Christen Chief District Judge Stanley A. Bastian MISSION STATEMENTUnited 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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