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Chief Justice

Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

Chief Justice
From 2011 to 2023
Patricia Guerrero

Patricia Guerrero

Chief Justice
Since 2023
Ronald M. George

Ronald M. George

Chief Justice
From 1996 to 2011
Malcolm M. Lucas

Malcolm M. Lucas

Chief Justice
From 1987 to 1996
Rose Elizabeth Bird

Rose Elizabeth Bird

Chief Justice
From 1977 to 1987
Donald R. Wright

Donald R. Wright

Chief Justice
From 1970 to 1977
Roger J. Traynor

Roger J. Traynor

Chief Justice
From 1964 to 1970
Phil Gibson

Phil S. Gibson

Chief Justice
From 1940 to 1964
William Waste

William H. Waste

Chief Justice
From 1926 to 1940
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