Trailblazer

Utah Mourns the Loss of Judge Raymond Uno, Civil Rights Trailblazer and Beloved Jurist

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Raymond S. Uno, the first minority judge in Utah’s history, passed away at the age of 93. Uno’s legacy extends beyond his judicial career as he was also a civil rights activist and a prominent figure in the legal community. Before his tenure as a judge in Utah’s 3rd District Court, Uno had an esteemed legal career. He served as a Deputy Salt Lake County Attorney, Assistant Utah Attorney General, and also worked in a private law firm. Uno’s expertise and dedication to the law earned him respect and admiration … Read more

Remembering Retired Butte County Superior Court Judge Ann Rutherford: A Trailblazer in the California Judiciary

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BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – Ann H. Rutherford, a groundbreaking figure in the California judiciary and a highly regarded member of the legal community in Butte County, has passed away, according to the county’s superior court. Retiring from the Butte County Superior Court in 2001, Rutherford continued to serve through the Judicial Council of California’s Assigned Judges Program until her full retirement in August 2017. Rutherford’s legacy as the first female judge in the Butte County Superior Court began in 1976 when she was appointed to the Chico Municipal Court by Governor Jerry Brown. Her election … Read more