Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo
A general-jurisdiction trial court in California.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo 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
- Linda D. Hurst
- Rita C. Federman
- Gayle L. Peron
- Hernaldo J. Baltodano
- Tana L. Coates
- Matthew G. Guerrero
- Jesse J. Marino
- Timothy S. Covello
Former judges
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Craig B. Van Rooyen | 2016–2020 |
| Jacquelyn H. Duffy | 2010–2021 |
| Jac A. Crawford | 2006–2016 |
| Ginger E. Garrett | 2005–2019 |
| Michael L. Duffy | 2004–2005 |
| Charles S. Crandall | 2003–2011 |
| John A. Trice | 2003–2017 |
| Dodie A. Harman | 2002–2015 |
| Douglas George Hilton | 2001–2006 |
| Martin John Tangeman | 2001–2016 |
| Earle Jeffrey Burke | 2000–2001 |
| Edward H. Chidlaw | 1998–1999 |
| Barry T. LaBarbera | 1998–2018 |
| Roger T. Picquet | 1998–2009 |
| James D. Ream | 1998–2003 |
| Donald G. Umhofer | 1998–2003 |
| Teresa E. Mullaney | 1996–2012 |
| Christopher G. Money | 1989–2005 |
| Barry Hammer | 1984–2000 |
| Warren C. Conklin | 1982–1991 |
| Richard D. Wood | 1982–1984 |
| William R. Fredman | 1976–1991 |
| Harry E. Woolpert | 1976–1996 |
| Richard C. Kirkpatrick | 1974–1982 |
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 San Luis Obispo 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).