Superior Court of California, County of Nevada
The Superior Court of California, County of Nevada 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 |
|---|---|
| Robert Lynn Tamietti | 2003 |
| S. Robert Tice-Raskin | 2015 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Linda J. Sloven | 2012–2020 |
| B. Scott Thomsen | 2010–2018 |
| Thomas H. Anderson | 2007–2012 |
| Candace S. Heidelberger | 2007–2015 |
| Sean P. Dowling | 2005–2015 |
| Julie A. McManus | 2005–2012 |
| Albert Perry Dover | 1998–2007 |
| Ersel L. Edwards | 1998–2005 |
| C. Anders Holmer | 1998–2010 |
| Mary Kathleen Butz | 1997–2003 |
| John H. Darlington | 1989–2005 |
| Carl F. II Bryan | 1986–2007 |
| Frank D. Francis | 1977–1997 |
| Harold F. Wolters | 1971–1986 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Nevada 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).