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.
2025-2026 Judicial Council Members
Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia, Chair
Senior Circuit Judge Susan P. Graber
Circuit Judge Morgan Christen
Circuit Judge Jacqueline H. Nguyen
Circuit Judge Bridget S. Bade
Chief District Judge Dolly M. Gee
Chief District Judge Stanley A. Bastian
Chief District Judge Cynthia A. Bashant
Chief District Judge David G. Estudillo
Senior District Judge Edward M. Chen
Observers
Chief Bankruptcy Judge Whitman L. Holt
Senior District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi
District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
Chief Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson
District Court Clerk/Magistrate Judge Heather L. Kennedy
Bankruptcy Court Clerk Kirsten S. Wilkinson
Chief Probation Officer Aaron F. McGrath, Jr.
Chief Pretrial Services Officer Beth Wetteland
Executive Committee
Chief Circuit Judge Mary H. Murguia
Circuit Judge Morgan Christen
Chief District Judge Stanley A. Bastian