In 2026, our Court is honored to host four judicial oath ceremonies at our San Francisco courthouse. While naturalization ceremonies are widely recognized as life-changing milestones for those taking the Oath of Allegiance, their impact on those who witness them is often overlooked. For judges and court staff, these ceremonies offer a rare opportunity to experience the judicial system at one of its most hopeful and celebratory moments. Welcoming new citizens and sharing in the joy, relief, and pride that mark the culmination of their journey serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring promise of American democracy and the meaningful role the federal courts play in it.
Presiding Magistrate Judge Peter H. Kang
United States District Court
Ceremonial Courtroom
San Francisco, CA
Presiding District Judge Vince Chhabria
United States District Court
Ceremonial Courtroom
San Francisco, CA
Presiding District Judge P. Casey Pitts
United States District Court
Ceremonial Courtroom
San Jose, CA
Presiding District Judge Charles R. Breyer
Oracle Park
San Francisco, CA
Presiding District Judge James Donato
USS Hornet
Alameda, CA
Presiding Magistrate Judge Lisa J. Cisneros
Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
San Francisco, CA
