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Donald Wright was born on 23 January, 1907 in Placentia, California, U.S., is an American judge. Discover Donald Wright'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 78 years old?
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78 years old |
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Aquarius |
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23 January, 1907 |
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23 January |
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Placentia, California, U.S. |
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1985 |
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Pasadena, California, U.S. |
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United States
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Donald Wright Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Donald Wright's Wife?
His wife is Margaret W. McClellan (m. 1932)
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Donald Wright Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Donald Wright worth at the age of 78 years old? Donald Wright’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Donald Wright's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Donald Richard Wright (February 2, 1907 – March 21, 1985) was the 24th Chief Justice of California.
Born in Placentia, California, Wright earned his Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University in 1929 and his Bachelor of Laws from Harvard Law School in 1932.
In 1932, Wright married Margaret W. McLellan.
Admitted to the California State Bar in 1933, he worked in private practice at the law firm of Barrick, Poole & Knox in Pasadena, California until 1953, except for 1942–1946 when he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
In 1953, Governor Earl Warren appointed Wright to the Los Angeles Municipal Court, where he served until 1961 when he was elected to the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
In June 1968, Sirhan B. Sirhan appeared in court for arraignment on the charge of first-degree murder of Robert F. Kennedy, and Wright as presiding judge assigned a public defender to the case.
In 1968, Wright left the Superior Court when Governor Ronald Reagan appointed him as an associate justice of California Second District Court of Appeal, Division Two.
In 1970, Reagan appointed Wright as the 24th Chief Justice of California, where he served from April 17, 1970, until his retirement on February 1, 1977.
In the November 1970 judicial retention elections, Wright received 80.6% of the vote.
When Wright stepped down, Governor Jerry Brown named Rose Bird as Wright's replacement.
In another opinion, Vesely v. Sager (1971), he crafted the doctrine of host liability for a provider of alcohol to someone who later injures another.
In 1971, the University of the Pacific conferred on him a LL.D. (honorary).
Among Wright's most notable cases was People v. Anderson (1972), striking down the death penalty as cruel and unusual punishment, and in violation of the state constitution.
In 1972, the California Trial Lawyers Association named Wright the Appellate Judge of the Year.
In 1977, the Orange County Bar Association awarded him the Judge Franklin G. West Award.
The Pasadena Bar Association annually awards the Donald R. Wright Distinguished Service Award for contributions to law and society.
His papers are held at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California.
On March 21, 1985, Wright died in Pasadena.
