Federal Courts Updates

A Monthly Federal Courts Update. Read more

A Monthly Federal Courts Update. Read more

A Monthly Federal Courts Update. Read more

A Monthly Federal Courts Update. Read more

A Monthly Federal Courts Update. Read more

A Monthly Federal Courts Update. Read more

1. You had a distinguished career in public service before joining the bench.  What made you decide to become a magistrate judge?    Loud encouragement. People that I trusted made me believe that it was a good fit, and their encouragement was louder than doubting questions in my mind.  Was I ready to give up advocacy?  Was it financially irresponsible to commit to the salary when the opportunity cost was so high? Would I enjoy the job?  Those persistent mentors got… Read more

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The Southern District of California appointed Judge Pettit in July 2023. Before joining the bench, she worked as an assistant U.S. attorney for more than 15 years, prosecuting several areas of crime including national security and cybercrime, fraud, drug-trafficking, and child exploitation. Judge Pettit received a Bachelor of Science with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2001. Read more

For more federal courts content, please see the Quarterly Federal Courts Committee Newsletter. This quarter’s newsletter includes an interview with United States Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit. Read more