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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