Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt
A general-jurisdiction trial court in California.
The Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt 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.
Roster as of the CourtListener bulk-data snapshot (2026-03-31): recent departures and appointments may not be reflected, so it is shown as “on record,” not “currently serving.”
Judges on record
Former judges
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Gregory J. Elvine-Kreis | 2017–2019 |
| Joyce D. Hinrichs | 2009–2020 |
| Dale A. Reinholtsen | 2000–2014 |
| Christopher G. Wilson | 1999–2010 |
| Timothy Paul Cissna | 1998–2018 |
| John T. Feeney | 1998–2018 |
| Marilyn B. Miles | 1998–2017 |
| W. Bruce Watson | 1998–2016 |
| J. Michael Brown | 1985–2008 |
| William F., Jr. Ferroggiaro | 1983–1997 |
| John E. Buffington | 1980–1998 |
| Charles M., Jr. Thomas | 1975–1980 |
| Thomas M. Montgomery | 1968–1985 |
Other courts in County, California
County is also served by these courts.
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt 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 as of 2026-03-31 (CourtListener bulk snapshot). Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).