Superior Court of California, County of Shasta
The Superior Court of California, County of Shasta 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 |
|---|---|
| Cara Lee Beatty | 2007 |
| Tamara Lea Wood | 2016 |
| Daryl Eugene Kennedy | 2017 |
| Adam Blake Ryan | 2017 |
| Jody Michael Burgess | 2018 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Monique D. McKee | 2014–2019 |
| Gary G. Gibson | 2012–2018 |
| Daniel E. Flynn | 2009–2020 |
| Gregory S. Gaul | 2009–2017 |
| Molly A. Bigelow | 2007–2013 |
| Stephen H. Baker | 2003–2010 |
| James Ruggiero | 2001–2002 |
| Anthony A. Anderson | 1998–2009 |
| Wilson Curle | 1998–2011 |
| William M. Gallagher | 1998–2015 |
| Monica Marlow | 1998–2017 |
| Richard A. McEachen | 1989–2007 |
| William H. Phelps | 1983–1983 |
| Donald R. Kennedy | 1982–1994 |
| Richard K. Eaton | 1979–1979 |
| William R., Jr. Lund | 1979–1996 |
| Joseph H. Redmon | 1979–1991 |
| Jack H. Halpin | 1962–1964 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Shasta 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).