Mary M. Schroeder

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Mary M. Schroeder born?December 4, 1940
2. What is the career?American attorney and jurist
3. What is the court?United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
4. Who is Mary M. Schroeder?Mary M. Schroeder is a senior judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She was born on December 4, 1940, and used to work as an attorney before becoming a judge.
5. What does a judge on the Ninth Circuit do?A Ninth Circuit judge reviews decisions made by district courts in their area. They check that the decisions follow federal law and the Constitution, and they help keep the legal system fair.

Jurisprudence: The theory or philosophy of law; the study of law and legal systems.
Appellate Law: The body of law concerning the process of appealing a court's decision to a higher court.
Due Process: Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
Legal Precedent: A legal principle established by a court decision that is binding on lower courts.