About:
The Honorable Ming W. Chin joined ADR Services, Inc. in 2021 after a highly decorated and illustrious career marked by exemplary public service, including 24 years as an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. He is deeply respected and admired among his peers, not only for his remarkable intellect and strength of character, but also for his great dedication and contributions to the California judiciary and to the legal community at large. As a mediator, arbitrator, referee, and appellate consultant at ADR Services, Inc., Justice Chin continues to service the business and legal communities by resolving complex and divisive matters through alternative dispute resolution.
Justice Chin was appointed to the California Supreme Court by Governor Pete Wilson in 1996, becoming the first Chinese-American to serve on the court. During his tenure, he became known for his prolific output, authoring landmark decisions and key opinions across the full range of civil and criminal matters, often drawing upon his prior experience in the fields of arbitration, business litigation, family law, and criminal law. Justice Chin previously served on the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, as an Associate Justice and later Presiding Justice of his division. Prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeal, he served two years as a Judge of the Alameda County Superior Court.
Areas of Expertise:
- Business & Contract
- Civil Rights
- Employment
- Environmental Law
- Family Law
- Government Entities
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Personal Injury
- Real Property
JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE
Supreme Court of California, 1996-2020
- Appointed by Governor Pete Wilson, 1996
- Confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, 1996
California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, 1990-1996
- Appointed by Governor George Deukmejian, 1990
- Promoted to Presiding Justice of Division Three, 1994
Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, 1988-1990
- Appointed by Governor George Deukmejian, 1988