California has sworn in a new judge to its Supreme Court, and she's making history by becoming the first Latina in the role.
She was joined by her father, sister, husband and two sons during her swearing-in ceremony Monday. Guerrero moved to California when her parents immigrated to the Imperial Valley region from Mexico.
Guerrero went on to get her bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley and her law degree from Stanford Law School in 1997. After graduating, she was an associate at Latham and Watkins LLP before joining the Southern District of California's U.S. Attorney's Office as an assistant U.S. attorney from 2002 to 2003.Support for LAist comes fromIn 2013, Guerrero was appointed a judgeship in the San Diego Superior Court, where she oversaw the family law division.
"This is a proud day for all Californians," said California Governor Gavin Newsom."A first-generation Californian and daughter of the Imperial Valley, Justice Guerrero's extraordinary ascent to serve as the first Latina justice on our state's highest court is not only an incredible personal achievement, it is an inspiring example of California's enduring promise that any dream is possible, no matter who you are or where you come from.
Guerrero has done hours of pro bono work in immigration courts, assisting clients with asylum applications and ensuring fair housing laws are complied with."Your appointment is a testimony to not only your extraordinary judicial career, but also to your devotion and commitment to the citizens of California and their access to justice," U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told Guerrero.
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1st Latina justice takes seat on California Supreme CourtThe first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court has been sworn in as officials praised the historic elevation of appellate judge Patricia Guerrero to the state’s highest court.
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San Diego Appellate Judge sworn in as first Latina CA Supreme Court Justice'I did not get here alone. I am here because of the courage, sacrifices and the struggles of my parents and my grandparents,' said Patricia Guerrero who became the first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court on Monday.
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Patricia Guerrero is sworn in as first Latina justice on California Supreme CourtGuerrero's elevation to the state’s highest court 'made history for us and the future of California,' the chief justice said.
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1st Latina justice takes seat on California Supreme CourtThe first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court was sworn in Monday as officials praised the historic elevation of appellate judge Patricia Guerrero to the state's highest court. “It made history for us and the future of California,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye. Guerrero, the daughter of Mexican immigrants, brings a 'different perspective than has ever been offered on this court,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom before administering the oath of office.
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Patricia Guerrero sworn in as 1st Latina justice on California Supreme CourtPatricia Guerrero, the daughter of Mexican immigrants, said in brief remarks that she is the product of 'the courage, the sacrifices and the struggles of my parents and my grandparents.'
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