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Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

Court’s Adjourned

After serving a combined 53 years on the bench, Judges Sally Kest, Marc Lubet, and Jose Rodriguez will retire from full time service at the end of the month. Talented and committed jurists, the breadth and depth of their careers are evident in the significant contributions they have each made to the bench and our community. We invite you to listen in on this conversation as our host, Chief Judge Fred Lauten, invites our retiring judges to take a look back at their incredible judicial careers.


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Open Ninth
Episode 63

Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

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Judge Fred Lauten served in the Ninth Circuit from 1994 to 2019. Between 2015 and 2019, he served as Chief Judge of the circuit.
Frederick J. Lauten

Former Chief Judge and Moderator

Judge Fred Lauten served in the Ninth Circuit from 1994 to 2019. Between 2015 and 2019, he served as Chief Judge of the Circuit.

Jose R. Rodriguez

Circuit Court Judge

Circuit Judge Jose Rodriguez has served as a Judge since 1987. He currently serves in the Circuit Civil Division in Orange County.

Senior Judge Sally D. M. Kest
Sally D. M. Kest

Senior Court Judge

Senior Judge Marc L. Lubet
Marc L. Lubet

Senior Court Judge

Judge Lubet has served as a Circuit Judge since 2007. He currently serves in the Felony Criminal Division in Orange County.