California Court of Appeal / Joined 1989 / Active
Patricia Bamattre-Manoukian
Chief Justice, California Court of Appeal
Patricia Bamattre-Manoukian is a Chief Justice of the California Court of Appeal, serving since 1989. She previously served on the Municipal Court of California, County of Orange, Municipal Court of California, County of Santa Clara and Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. Sources ↓
- Tenure
- Since 1989 · 36 yrs
- Education
- University of California-Los Angeles 1972
Judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Municipal Court of California, County of Orange | – | – |
| 1985 | Municipal Court of California, County of Santa Clara | – | – |
| 1988 | Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara | – | – |
| 1989 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
| 2001 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
| 2003 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
Education
| University of California-Los Angeles | B.A. Political Science, B.A. Psychology | 1972 |
| University of Southern California | M.P.A. in Public Administration | 1974 |
| Loyola Marymount University | 1977 | |
| University of Southern California | Ph.D. in Public Administration | 1989 |
Sources
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36 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).