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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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Ming Chin Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Ming Chin's Wife?
His wife is Carol Joe (m. 1971)
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Ming Chin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ming Chin worth at the age of 81 years old? Ming Chin’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Ming Chin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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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.
His family moved to San Jose, California, and he attended Bellarmine College Preparatory, graduating in 1960.
Chin then received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of San Francisco in 1964.
Subsequently, he studied at the University of San Francisco School of Law, and obtained a Juris Doctor in 1967.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Then, in August 1990, Governor George Deukmejian elevated Chin to the position of Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, First District.
In 1993, he was named USF Law School Alumnus of the Year.
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.
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.
He was retained by the electorate in 1998 and 2010.
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.
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.
On August 31, 2020, Chin retired from the California Supreme Court.
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.