Superior Court of California, County of Sutter
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.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Perry Michael Parker | 1998 |
| Sarah Howland Heckman | 2013 |
| Laura J. Davis | 2019 |
| 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 |
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 last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).