Making History

Justice John Fujio Aiso

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One of the first Japanese Americans to hold a judicial position in the U.S.

In 1953, Justice Aiso's career with the judiciary began with his appointment as a judge for the Los Angeles Municipal Court. He further advanced his judicial impact by serving on the Superior Court of Los Angeles County and as an associate justice on the state Court of Appeal.