Supreme Court of California / Joined 2011 / Active
Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye
Chief Justice, Supreme Court of California
Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye is a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California, serving since 2011. She previously served on the Municipal Court of California, County of Sacramento, Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento and California Court of Appeal. Sources ↓
- Tenure
- Since 2011 · 15 yrs
Judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Municipal Court of California, County of Sacramento | – | – |
| 1997 | Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento | – | – |
| 2005 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
| 2011 | Supreme Court of California | – | – |
Education
| Sacramento City College | 1978 | |
| University of California-Davis | honors | 1984 |
| University of California-Davis | 1984 | |
| Southwestern Law School | 2011 |
Sources
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15 years on the Supreme Court of California. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).