Superior Court of California, County of Yuba
The Superior Court of California, County of Yuba 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 |
|---|---|
| Kathleen Rose O'Connor | 2002 |
| Julia Louise Scrogin | 2005 |
| Stephen W. Berrier | 2010 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter | 2013–2018 |
| Debra L. Givens | 2004–2020 |
| James F. Dawson | 1999–2000 |
| David E. Wasilenko | 1999–2005 |
| James L. Curry | 1997–2010 |
| Dennis J. Buckley | 1986–2012 |
| Robert C. Lenhard | 1985–1997 |
| Thomas F. Mathews | 1983–2001 |
| Richard A. Schoenig | 1982–1982 |
| Charles C., Jr. Dawson | 1976–1985 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Yuba 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).