TagJudge Herbert Donaldson

Judge Herbert Donaldson, known for his groundbreaking role as California’s first openly gay judge, left a profound impact on the legal landscape in San Francisco and beyond.  Appointed in 1983, Donaldson served on the San Francisco Municipal Court with a focus on civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and support for underserved communities.  His passing in 2008 from pancreatic cancer marked...