San Francisco County (San Francisco))
Career Highlights: Appointed to the San Francisco County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2016; co-founder and executive director, East Bay Children’s Law Offices, 2009-16; deputy public defender, San Francisco County, 1999-2000, 2003-09; dependency attorney, Alameda County public defender’s office, 1999, 2000-03
Law School: UC Hastings College of the Law, 1998
Career Highlights: Appointed to the San Francisco County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2016; co-founder and executive director, East Bay Children’s Law Offices, 2009-16; deputy public defender, San Francisco County, 1999-2000, 2003-09; dependency attorney, Alameda County public defender’s office, 1999, 2000-03
Law School: UC Hastings College of the Law, 1998
SAN FRANCISCO — Judge Roger C. Chan vividly remembers a court appearance he once made as an attorney, when a judge allowed him a lengthy amount of time to argue his case. Although the ruling didn’t go his way, the combination of Chan’s strong advocacy, and the judge’s fairness in allowing him time to speak, was appreciated by Chan’s client.
It was also appreciated by Chan, who said he tries to offer the same opportunity... (continued)
