Stephen Lachs
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Stephen Michael Lachs (born September 1939) is an American lawyer and retired judge. Lachs served as a judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court from 1979 to 1999. He was the first openly gay judge appointed in the United States[2][3] and is thought to be the first openly gay judge appointed anywhere in the world.[3][4]
Quick Facts Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Appointed by ...
Stephen Lachs | |
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Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court | |
In office September 17, 1979 ā October 3, 1999 | |
Appointed by | Jerry Brown |
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Born | Stephen Michael Lachs[1] September 1939 (age 84) |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., LL.B.) |
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