California Court of Appeal
The California Court of Appeal is an intermediate appellate court in California, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Supreme Court of California. Its justices are chosen by gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission, followed by retention elections, the same method California uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every justice to serve on the court, current and former.
How a justice reaches this court. Justices of the California Court of Appeal are appointed by the governor to 12-year terms and then face yes-or-no retention elections. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any justice to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).