In November 1994 , he was elected to a 12 - year term .
On August 17 , 1994 , Governor Pete Wilson appointed Chin as the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal , First District , Division Three , beginning January 2 , 1995 .
In November 1994 , Chin was elected to a 12 - year term .
On August 17 , 1994 , Governor Pete Wilson appointed Chin as the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal , First District , Division Three , beginning January 2 , 1995 .