Judicial Council
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.
2025-2026 Judicial Council Members
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Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia, Chair
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Senior Circuit Judge Susan P. Graber
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Circuit Judge Morgan Christen
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Circuit Judge Jacqueline H. Nguyen
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Circuit Judge Ryan D. Nelson
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Circuit Judge Bridget S. Bade
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Chief District Judge Dolly M. Gee
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Chief District Judge Stanley A. Bastian
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Chief District Judge Cynthia A. Bashant
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Chief District Judge David G. Estudillo
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Senior District Judge Edward M. Chen
Observers
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Chief Bankruptcy Judge Whitman L. Holt
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Senior District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi
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District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
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Chief Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson
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District Court Clerk/Magistrate Judge Heather L. Kennedy
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Bankruptcy Court Clerk Kirsten S. Wilkinson
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Chief Probation Officer Aaron F. McGrath, Jr.
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Chief Pretrial Services Officer Beth Wetteland
Executive Committee
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Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia
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Circuit Judge Morgan Christen
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Chief District Judge Stanley A. Bastian