Superior Court of California, County of Sierra
The Superior Court of California, County of Sierra 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.
No currently serving judges on record.
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Charles W. Ervin | 2011–2023 |
| John P. Kennelly | 2005–2015 |
| William W. Pangman | 2002–2010 |
| William A. Skillman | 1998–2004 |
| Reginald Littrell | 1983–1997 |
| John F. Keane | 1963–1983 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Sierra 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).