Superior Court of California, County of Tehama
The Superior Court of California, County of Tehama 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 |
|---|---|
| Laura Susanne Woods | 2017 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Matthew C. McGlynn | 2013–2022 |
| C. Todd Bottke | 2010–2019 |
| Jonathan Skillman | 2010–2020 |
| Richard Scheuler | 2001–2013 |
| John J. Garaventa | 1998–2016 |
| Elmer R. Jennings | 1998–2000 |
| Dennis E. Murray | 1990–2010 |
| Richard E. Hultgren | 1984–1990 |
| Noel Watkins | 1962–1997 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Tehama 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).