Superior Court of California, County of Lake
A general-jurisdiction trial court in California.
The Superior Court of California, County of Lake 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 |
|---|---|
| J. David Markham | 2018–2019 |
| Michael S. Lunas | 2013–2021 |
| Andrew S. Blum | 2010–2018 |
| Richard C. Martin | 2005–2017 |
| Stephen Owen Hedstrom | 2001–2019 |
| Richard L. Freeborn | 1998–2001 |
| Arthur H. Mann | 1998–2009 |
| David W. Herrick | 1995–2013 |
| Robert L., Jr. Crone | 1984–2004 |
| John J. Golden | 1974–1994 |
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 Lake 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).