California Court of Appeal / Joined 1982 / Served to 2021
John Anthony Kline
Presiding Justice, California Court of Appeal
John Anthony Kline was a Presiding Justice of the California Court of Appeal, who joined the court in 1982. He previously served on the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. Sources ↓
- Tenure
- 1982–2021 · 39 yrs
Judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco | – | – |
| 1982 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
Education
| Johns Hopkins University | with honors | 1960 |
| Cornell University | Public Administration | 1962 |
| Yale University | 1965 |
Sources
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39 years on the California Court of Appeal. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).