Superior Court of California, County of Tulare
A general-jurisdiction trial court in California.
The Superior Court of California, County of Tulare 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
- Walter L. Gorelick
- Juliet L. Boccone
- Kathryn T. Montejano
- Jennifer C. Shirk
- Gary M. Johnson
- Antonio A. Reyes
- Michael B. Sheltzer
- Nathan D. Ide
- Robert A. Fultz
- Hugo J. Loza
- John P. Bianco
- Tara K. James
- Nathan G. Leedy
- Robin L. Wolfe
- Kerri M. Lopez
Former judges
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Bret D. Hillman | 2010–2018 |
| David C. Mathias | 2010–2019 |
| Brett R. Alldredge | 2009–2020 |
| Gerald F. Sevier | 2009–2010 |
| Gary L. Paden | 2005–2016 |
| Lloyd L. Hicks | 2003–2016 |
| Paul Anthony Vortmann | 2003–2006 |
| Valeriano Saucedo | 2001–2016 |
| Ronald M. Couillard | 1998–2007 |
| Stephen Drew | 1998–2010 |
| Darryl B. Ferguson | 1998–2016 |
| James W. Hollman | 1998–2017 |
| Elisabeth B. Krant | 1998–2013 |
| Melinda Myrle Reed | 1998–2012 |
| Glade F. Roper | 1998–2013 |
| Martin W. Staven | 1998–2005 |
| Joseph A. Kalashian | 1993–2014 |
| Howard R. Broadman | 1988–1999 |
| John P. Moran | 1986–2003 |
| Robert C. Van Auken | 1986–1991 |
| William , Jr. Silveira | 1980–2005 |
| David L. Allen | 1978–1992 |
| Kenneth E. Conn | 1978–1998 |
| Edward Kim | 1978–1993 |
| Nathaniel O. Bradley | 1971–1988 |
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 Tulare 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).