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Valerie Stanfill

Valerie Stanfill Chief Justice

Chief Justice, Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Background: No short biography listed.

At a glance

Court
Maine Supreme Judicial Court
Position / seat
Chief Justice
Chief justice
Yes
How they joined the court
Appointed by Gov. Janet T. Mills (D) (May 10, 2021)
Appointed by
Gov. Janet T. Mills (D)
Appointment date
May 10, 2021
Took office
June 8, 2021
Current term ends
June 8, 2028
Next election or retention vote
Not listed
Last election
Not listed
Party (as listed by Ballotpedia)
Nonpartisan
Ballotpedia partisanship estimate
Not listed
Education
  • Bachelor's: Bryn Mawr College
  • Law: University of Maine School of Law
Prior offices
  • Maine District Court (Year left office: 2020)
  • Maine Superior Courts (2020 - 2021)
Profession
Not listed
How this court's justices are chosen
Direct gubernatorial appointment
The governor appoints justices without a required nominating commission; in some states another body must confirm the choice.

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