Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa
A general-jurisdiction trial court in California.
The Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa 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
No currently serving judges on record.
Former judges
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Michael A. Fagalde | 2015–2019 |
| Wayne R. Parrish | 2002–2014 |
| Frederick Dana Walton | 2001–2020 |
| Carlos C. LaRoche | 1998–2002 |
| Richard McMechan | 1987–2001 |
| Dean C. Lauritzen | 1969–1987 |
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 Mariposa 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).