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Wiley Manuel was born on 28 August, 1927 in Oakland, California, U.S., is an American judge. Discover Wiley Manuel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?

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Age 54 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 28 August 1927
Birthday 28 August
Birthplace Oakland, California, U.S.
Date of death 1981
Died Place Oakland, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1927

Wiley William Manuel (August 28, 1927–January 5, 1981) was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of California from 1977 to 1981 and the first African American to serve on the high court.

Manuel was born in Oakland, California, grew up near Ward and Dohr Streets in South Berkeley, and was educated in the public schools.

1945

After graduating in 1945 from Berkeley High School he studied at the University of California, Berkeley.

1948

In 1948, he married Eleanor M. Williams, and she currently resides in Oakland, California.

1953

Then he attended Hastings College of Law and in 1953 received his LL.B. degree with Order of the Coif honors.

He also served as Editor-in-Chief of the Hastings Law Journal.

Following law school, Manuel worked for 23 years in the California Attorney General's office, rising to chief assistant attorney general in the San Francisco office.

1956

In March 1956, then-Deputy Attorney General Manuel announced that municipalities adding fluoride to public drinking water cannot be charged with practicing dentistry.

1974

Among his notable cases is the criminal prosecution against William and Emily Harris of the Symbionese Liberation Army on charges of kidnapping Patricia Hearst in 1974.

1976

In February 1976, Governor Jerry Brown appointed Manuel to the post of judge of the Alameda County Superior Court.

1977

On February 12, 1977, Governor Brown elevated Manuel to the Supreme Court.

On March 8, 1977, he was approved by the Judicial Qualifications Commission, he was sworn in on March 24, 1977, and took his seat on April 5, 1977.

He was the first African American justice of the Supreme Court.

Also in 1977, he delivered the keynote address at the first meeting of the California Association of Black Lawyers.

In August 1977, Manuel wrote the 6 – 1 majority opinion that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the defendants' request for state-appointed counsel of their choosing.

Manuel served for only four years before he died of stomach cancer.

In honor of Manuel, there is a non-profit scholarship foundation in Northern California.

Manuel, who was known for his dedication to pro bono work, has a pro bono award named after him awarded by the State Bar of California each year.

The Wiley Manuel Courthouse, part of the Alameda County Superior Court, was named after him.

1981

He died on January 5, 1981.

He was survived by his wife and their two children, Yvonne and Gary Manuel.