Judicial Council
The mission of the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit is to support the effective and expeditious administration of justice and the safeguarding of fairness in the administration of the courts within the circuit. To do so, it will promote the fair and prompt resolution of disputes, ensure the effective discharge of court business, prevent any form of invidious discrimination, and enhance public understanding of, and confidence in, the judiciary.
2026-2027 Judicial Council Members
Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia, Chair
Senior Circuit Judge Susan P. Graber
Circuit Judge Morgan Christen
Circuit Judge John B. Owens
Circuit Judge Mark J. Bennett
Circuit Judge Jennifer Sung
Chief District Judge Dolly M. Gee
Chief District Judge Sharon L. Gleason
Chief District Judge Cynthia A. Bashant
Chief District Judge David G. Estudillo
Senior District Judge Edward M. Chen
Observers
Chief District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps
Chief District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
Chief Bankruptcy Judge Christopher M. Alston
Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond E. Patricco, Jr.
District Clerk Melissa Aubin
Bankruptcy Clerk Mark T. Schnakenberg
Chief Probation Officer Natasha Alexander-Mingo
Chief Pretrial Services Officer Gervacio Lopez, Jr.
Executive Committee
Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia
Senior Circuit Judge Susan P. Graber
Chief District Judge Dolly M. Gee