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Ming Chin was born on 31 August, 1942 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, U.S., is an American judge. Discover Ming Chin'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 81 years old?

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Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 31 August, 1942
Birthday 31 August
Birthplace Klamath Falls, Oregon, U.S.
Nationality United States

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His wife is Carol Joe (m. 1971)

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1942

Ming William Chin (born August 31, 1942) is an American attorney and former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California, serving from March 1, 1996 to August 31, 2020.

Chin was born and raised in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

1960

His family moved to San Jose, California, and he attended Bellarmine College Preparatory, graduating in 1960.

1964

Chin then received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of San Francisco in 1964.

1967

Subsequently, he studied at the University of San Francisco School of Law, and obtained a Juris Doctor in 1967.

1969

After graduating, he was commissioned a Captain in the United States Army, and in 1969 was awarded both a Commendation Medal and Bronze Star for his meritorious service in the Vietnam War.

After Chin's discharge, he practiced for three years as a deputy district attorney for the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, and was promoted to felony trial deputy.

1971

In 1971, Chin wed Carol Joe, a pharmacist, with whom he has two children: Jennifer (b. 1974) and Jason (b. 1976).

Chin is of Chinese descent.

1973

In 1973, Chin entered private practice with Aiken, Kramer & Cummings, and focused on litigation.

He is well-known among California employment lawyers as one of the four current authors of the Rutter Group practice guide on employment litigation.

1988

In 1988, Chin was appointed as a Judge of the Alameda County Superior Court.

In 1988, he was selected as the USF Alumnus of the Year.

1990

Then, in August 1990, Governor George Deukmejian elevated Chin to the position of Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, First District.

1993

In 1993, he was named USF Law School Alumnus of the Year.

1994

On August 17, 1994, Governor Pete Wilson appointed Chin as the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, First District, Division Three, beginning January 2, 1995.

In November 1994, he was elected to a 12-year term.

1996

On January 25, 1996, Governor Wilson appointed Chin as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court.

Chin was confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments and sworn in on March 1, 1996.

Finally, in 1996 USF Law School presented him with the St. Thomas More Award.

Chin was also awarded honorary LL.D. degrees in 1996 by Southwestern Law School, in 2001 by California Western School of Law, and in 2002 by Pepperdine University School of Law.

1998

He was retained by the electorate in 1998 and 2010.

2008

Among Chin's notable cases is his 2008 majority opinion in Silicon Valley Taxpayers' Assn., Inc. v. Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, a landmark California separation of powers case regarding Proposition 218.

2014

On December 16, 2014, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye named Chin to the California Judicial Council for a two-year term.

In his first decade on the court, he authored the most majority opinions at the Supreme Court.

2020

On August 31, 2020, Chin retired from the California Supreme Court.

On October 5, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his seat would be filled by Martin Jenkins.

Chin was elected president of the Alameda County Bar Association.

He served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of San Francisco.

Chin has received a series of honors from his alma mater.