Superior Court of California, County of Inyo
The Superior Court of California, County of Inyo 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.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Brian Joseph Lamb | 2003 |
| Stephen M. Place | 2018 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Dean T. Stout | 2003–2018 |
| Patrick K. Canfield | 1998–2003 |
| Donald L. Chapman | 1982–1997 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Inyo 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).