Summary: Judge Alison Kerestes is no stranger to the Ninth Circuit. After graduating from law school, she worked in the Ninth Circuit’s Office of the State Attorney for eight years. Following her time as a prosecutor, Judge Kerestes spent several years in private practice, but still felt drawn to a different path. It was in 2023 that she returned to Ninth – but as a circuit judge this time around. Tune in to Open Ninth to hear more about her early aspirations for the law and her journey to the bench. OpenNinth.fm Timestamps 00:15 – Introduction to Judge Alison Kerestes 05:08 – Attending law school 06:00 – Working in the state attorney’s office 08:02 – Entering private practice 09:59 – Running for judgeship 14:23 – First months on the bench
