Superior Court of California, County of Alpine
The Superior Court of California, County of Alpine is a general-jurisdiction state trial court in California, where most civil and criminal cases are first heard. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission, followed by retention elections, the method California uses for its judges. This page lists the judges on record for this court from our public-records source, current and former; trial-court coverage is partial.
No currently serving judges on record.
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Richard D. Meyer | 2015–2020 |
| Thomas D. Kolpacoff | 2011–2018 |
| Richard K. Specchio | 2004–2011 |
| Harold Franklin Bradford | 2001–2004 |
| David L. DeVore | 2001–2015 |
| Thomas M. Kelly | 1998–2000 |
| J. Hilary Cook | 1971–1991 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Alpine are appointed by the governor to 12-year terms and then face yes-or-no retention elections. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).