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Charles A. Smiley

Associate Justice · California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division One

ROLEAssociate Justice

As listed in the 2026 California Roster.

SERVICE NOTEAssociate Justice (appointed in 2025)
Official court biography

Background and experience

COURT SERVICESince 2025
After Governor Gavin Newsom’s nomination, the Commission on Judicial Appointments confirmed Charles A. Smiley to the position of Associate Justice on February 14, 2025. Before…

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