Judges and Judiciary,
California Supreme Court
Feb. 17, 2026
Gov. Newsom will probably go to the appellate bench for the next SCOCA justice
Governor Gavin Newsom is almost certain to fill the California Supreme Court vacancy with a safe, experienced Court of Appeal justice--one who works quietly, avoids controversy and won't disrupt his political future.
David A. Carrillo
Executive Director
California Constitution Center at Berkeley Law.
Email: carrillo@law.berkeley.edu
Stephen M. Duvernay
Phone: (916) 447-4900
Email: steve@benbrooklawgroup.com
Notre Dame Law School; Notre Dame IN
As the clock ticks away days with an empty California Supreme Court seat, all eyes turn to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Who will he appoint? How long will it take? Will it be me? On those questions we offer some perspective, and one clear answer. Considering history and the widely reported indications of the governor's future aspirations, the most likely choice is a centrist Court of Appeal justice who will ban...
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