Superior Court of California, County of Sutter
A general-jurisdiction trial court in California.
The Superior Court of California, County of Sutter 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
Former judges
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| David I. Ashby | 2017–2020 |
| Susan E. Green | 2009–2022 |
| Brian R. Aronson | 2003–2018 |
| Robert H. Damron | 2001–2006 |
| Christopher R. Chandler | 1998–2016 |
| Timothy J. Evans | 1989–2003 |
| Thomas L. Hill | 1989–1992 |
| Terence J. Keeley | 1978–1993 |
| Robert W. Steel | 1976–1988 |
| James G. Changaris | 1972–1978 |
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 Sutter 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).