Hon. Edwin L. Jefferson (May 22, 1905 - August 18, 1989) |
EDUCATION |
JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 4, October 1, 1961 - May 20, 1975 Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court, January 26, 1949 – October 1, 1961, Appointed by Governor Earl Warren Judge, Los Angeles Municipal Court, November15, 1941 - January 26, 1949, Appointed by Governor Culbert Olson. |
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LEADERSHIP |
MEMBERSHIP Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. American Bar Association Los Angeles County Bar Association Langston Bar Association |
Note: Hon edwin L. Jefferson was the first black judge with his appointment in 1941 west of the Mississippi. |