JUDICIAL · CA · 1996-2011
Ronald George
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · California
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On the record
Authored 2008 In re Marriage Cases (legalized same-sex marriage in CA)
Background
Ronald George (—) was California's Chief Justice · State Supreme Court 1996–2011 (15 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Malcolm Lucas; succeeded by Tani Cantil-Sakauye. Note: Authored 2008 In re Marriage Cases (legalized same-sex marriage in CA). Same-year political environment (1996): Governor Pete Wilson; Attorney General Dan Lungren; Secretary of State Bill Jones.
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Others who held this office in California
- Patricia Guerrero (2023-present)
- Tani Cantil-Sakauye (2011-2023)
- Malcolm Lucas (1987-1996)