Career Highlights: Retired March 15, 2022; Appointed to the Sacramento County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2008; partner, Hansen, Culhane, Kohls, Jones & Sommer, 2003-08; partner, Hansen, Boyd, Culhane & Watson, 1978-2003; associate, Matsui & Hansen, 1977-78; instructor, McGeorge School of Law, 1977-present
Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1976
Wrongful death, CEQA, professional malpractice, probate, employment
Retired judge Kevin R. Culhane wants to help litigants move beyond the pervasive hardship of a protracted dispute.
"It's the first thing you think of every morning, and the last thing you think of every night," Culhane said. "It can deaden things that are artistic, musical, religious, inquisitive, creative - all those personal qualities people typically want. One thing that's going to happen when this case gets resolved is you're going to get ... (continued)