Rebecca Kanter is nominated to be U.S. district judge; her Superior Court colleague Marian Gaston withdrew from federal judgeship consideration after nearing confirmation
As the first congressional session comes to a close, Marian Gaston's nomination has been sent back to the White House, and Biden will have to nominate her again in 2024
After an extensive recruitment with input from internal and external stakeholders, and community engagement at its center, the County of San Diego has appointed Paul A. Rodriguez as the new Public Defender. Rodriguez will be dedicated to ensuring that people charged with a crime in state court who are financially unable to retain private counsel receive a rigorous defense. His focus will extend to providing comprehensive support to staff and pursuing innovative and effective programs to each client from arrest to post-sentencing.
Rodriguez's job will consist of ensuring that people charged with a crime in state court who are financially unable to retain private counsel receive a rigorous defense.