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Judicial Council

The council’s mission is to ensure courts in the circuit are fair, efficient, free from discrimination, and trusted by the public.

2024-2025 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 David G. Estudillo

  • Senior District Judge Timothy M. Burgess

  • Senior District Judge G. Murray Snow

Observers

  • Chief District Judge Brian M. Morris

  • Chief Bankruptcy Judge Thomas M. Renn

  • Senior District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi

  • District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

  • Magistrate Judge Michael J. Bordallo

  • District Court Clerk Mark B. Busby

  • Bankruptcy Court Clerk Stephen W. Kenyon

  • Chief Probation Officer Jennifer Kay Walker

  • Chief Pretrial Services Officer Zena Munjid Ajou

Executive Committee

  • Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia

  • Circuit Judge Jacqueline H. Nguyen

  • Senior District Judge G. Murray Snow

Last updated February 10, 2026