At the start of the 20th century, positions in the judicial system were predominantly held by men. It was rare to see a female attorney much less a judge practicing in those professions. But as women entered the workforce in larger numbers and began earning degrees in more diverse fields, law offices and courtrooms began a steady transformation. This change is clearly visible in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, where 32 female judges sit on the bench, accounting for exactly half of the 65 judgeships – one position is currently vacant.