How do judges of the California Court of Appeal reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.

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Teri Leatrice Jackson

Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal

Teri Leatrice Jackson is an Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, serving since 2020. She previously served on the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. Sources ↓

Tenure: Since 2020 · 6 yrs

Judicial service

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
2002	Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco	–	–
2017	Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco	–	–
2017	Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco	–	–
2018	Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco	–	–
2018	Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco	–	–
2020	California Court of Appeal	–	–

Education

University of California-Santa Cruz	Political Science, History	1977
Georgetown University		1980

Questions & answers

How do judges of the California Court of Appeal reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
Which court is Teri Leatrice Jackson on?: Teri Leatrice Jackson is an Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal.

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6 years on the California Court of Appeal. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).