JUDICIAL · CA · 1970-1977
Donald R. Wright
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Republican · California
Background
Donald R. Wright served as Supreme Court Chief Justice of California from 1970–1977 (7 years). Took office after Roger J. Traynor; succeeded by Rose Bird. Same-year political environment (1970): Governor Ronald Reagan.
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Others who held this office in California
- Malcolm Lucas (1987-1996)
- Rose Bird (1977-1987)
- Roger J. Traynor (1964-1970)
- Phil S. Gibson (1940-1964)