Wiley Manuel
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Wiley W. Manuel was an associate justice on the Supreme Court of California
from 1977 – 1981 and the first African American
to serve on the high court. Governor Jerry Brown
appointed Justice Manuel on February 12, 1977. Justice Manuel had served on the court for only four years before he succumbed to stomach cancer. Justice Manuel was known for his dedication to pro bono
work. There is a pro bono award named after him awarded by the State Bar of California each year. The Wiley Manuel Courthouse, part of the Alameda County Superior Court
, was named after him.
His wife is Eleanor Manuel and she currently resides in Oakland, CA.
Supreme Court of California
The Supreme Court of California is the highest state court in California. It is headquartered in San Francisco and regularly holds sessions in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Its decisions are binding on all other California state courts.-Composition:...
from 1977 – 1981 and the first African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
to serve on the high court. Governor Jerry Brown
Jerry Brown
Edmund Gerald "Jerry" Brown, Jr. is an American politician. Brown served as the 34th Governor of California , and is currently serving as the 39th California Governor...
appointed Justice Manuel on February 12, 1977. Justice Manuel had served on the court for only four years before he succumbed to stomach cancer. Justice Manuel was known for his dedication to pro bono
Pro bono
Pro bono publico is a Latin phrase generally used to describe professional work undertaken voluntarily and without payment or at a reduced fee as a public service. It is common in the legal profession and is increasingly seen in marketing, technology, and strategy consulting firms...
work. There is a pro bono award named after him awarded by the State Bar of California each year. The Wiley Manuel Courthouse, part of the Alameda County Superior Court
Alameda County Superior Court
The Alameda County Superior Court is the branch of the California Superior Court with jurisdiction over Alameda County.-History:The original courthouse was established on June 6, 1853, in Alvarado, California . After the county seat moved to Oakland , a new courthouse was built in 1875, locating...
, was named after him.
His wife is Eleanor Manuel and she currently resides in Oakland, CA.
External links
- Wiley Manuel Bar Association http://www.wileymanuelbarassociation.com/