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Raised in the orchards of Yuba City by a Punjabi immigrant family, Judge Satnam Rattu worked his way from farm laborer to prosecutor to Superior Court judge--bringing a deep commitment to public service and cultural empathy to the courtroom.
When Stephanie M. Davis took a job 76 miles from home, she didn't expect to stay long. Six years later, she's not only reformed a chaotic docket but reshaped the tone of dependency court in the Antelope Valley, blending tough discipline with deep empathy.
A year after donning her late father's judicial robe at her swearing-in, Commissioner Sarah J. Ellenberg has built a courtroom culture rooted in fairness, transparency and dignity. Drawing on decades as a public defender, she brings a measured temperament and deep respect for the law --and the people before her.
San Mateo County Judge Jeffrey B. Jackson, a former prosecutor and defense attorney, applies coaching principles to manage courtrooms, emphasizing preparation, patience, and fairness to ensure justice.
Judge Jerry Yang, a former federal prosecutor, navigates Riverside's overwhelmed criminal courts with neutrality.
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(Not for printing or reuse)| Jurist | Court | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Kubelun | Riverside County Superior Court | May 8, 2025 |
| Cristina Legaspi | Los Angeles County Superior Court | May 7, 2025 |
| Dina R. Richman | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Apr. 30, 2025 |
| Lynnette Brown | Sonoma County Superior Court | Apr. 29, 2025 |
| Lucia J. Murillo | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Apr. 28, 2025 |
| Annabelle G. Cortez | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Apr. 24, 2025 |
| Rei R. Onishi | Apr. 22, 2025 | |
| Brian A.S. Waite | Apr. 21, 2025 | |
| Karen C. Joynt | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Apr. 17, 2025 |
| Tania Vallejo | Orange County Superior Court | Apr. 15, 2025 |
| Enrique E. Camarena | San Diego County Superior Court | Apr. 14, 2025 |
| Ethan P. Schulman | San Francisco County Superior Court | Apr. 11, 2025 |
| Scott J. Nord | Apr. 10, 2025 | |
| Rebecca S. Kanter | San Diego County Superior Court | Apr. 4, 2025 |
| Reginald L. Neal | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Apr. 3, 2025 |
| Stephen Lau | Sacramento County Superior Court | Apr. 1, 2025 |
| Robert F. Kohler | Orange County Superior Court | Mar. 28, 2025 |
| Stephanie Dixon | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Mar. 27, 2025 |
| Gustavo N. Sztraicher | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Mar. 24, 2025 |
| Philip Marshall | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Mar. 21, 2025 |
| Allison Westfahl Kong | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Mar. 17, 2025 |
| Stephen C. Marpet | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Mar. 14, 2025 |
| Philip Ferrari | Sacramento County Superior Court | Mar. 12, 2025 |
| Natalie A. Nardecchia | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Mar. 7, 2025 |
| J. Stephen Czuleger | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Mar. 4, 2025 |
| Anne Kiley | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Mar. 3, 2025 |
| Deborah Horowitz | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Feb. 24, 2025 |
| Tiffany Poncy | Orange County Superior Court | Feb. 19, 2025 |
| Paige A. Hein | Sonoma County Superior Court | Feb. 18, 2025 |
| Stephen T. Hicklin | Orange County Superior Court | Feb. 13, 2025 |