Superior Court of California, County of Siskiyou
The Superior Court of California, County of Siskiyou 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 |
|---|---|
| John William Lawrence | 2019 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| JoAnn M. Bicego | 2016–2019 |
| Karen L. Dixon | 2009–2021 |
| Donald R. Langford | 2009–2016 |
| Laura J. Masunaga | 2005–2019 |
| William J. Davis | 2001–2019 |
| Charles N. Henry | 1998–2001 |
| Roger T. Kosel | 1998–2008 |
| Chris Stromsness | 1998–2004 |
| Robert F. Kaster | 1991–2008 |
| James E. Kleaver | 1970–1991 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Siskiyou 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).