Preserving and presenting the history of western law.

The mission of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society (NJCHS) is to preserve and promote the vibrant history of the law in the western United States and Pacific Islands, and to raise awareness of the important role that the judicial system plays in our society. Learn More.

photo credit: Douglas Zimmerman; Library of Congress -- courtesy of the Archives of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals