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Jan. 21, 2026

From fly-fishing streams to high-stakes trials, Judge Jeffrey Galvin channels curiosity, calm, and precision

Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey S. Galvin balances a love of water--swimming, scuba diving, and fly-fishing--with a distinguished legal career. Whether handling probate disputes, complex litigation, or family conflicts, he brings focus, patience, and a quiet curiosity to the bench.

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From fly-fishing streams to high-stakes trials, Judge Jeffrey Galvin channels curiosity, calm, and precision

Jeffrey S. Galvin

Sacramento County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed to the Sacramento County Superior Court by Gov. Gavin Newsom, July 2023; litigation partner (2001-2023), Downey Brand LLP, 1998-2023; staff attorney, Federal Trade Commission, 1994-1998; law clerk, U.S. District Court, Central District of California,1993-1994.

Law School: UCLA School of Law
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Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey S. Galvin finds balance in water, whether it is fly-fishing Northern California rivers, scuba diving in far-flung seas or just swimming his regular laps in the local pool. He said he will typically swim a mile and a half, three mornings a week.

"It's really good for being present in the moment," he said. "I don't have any great or deep thoughts when I swim. I don't try to solve puzzles or think t... (continued)

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