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11/26/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues order vacating hearing date in the Inquiry Concerning Justice William J. Murray, Jr. (Ret.).

11/7/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces hearing scheduled and special masters appointed in the Inquiry Concerning Justice William J. Murray, Jr. (Ret.). See [ NOTICE ].

10/29/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Public Admonishment of Judge Susanne M. Rizo. See                     [ DISCIPLINE ].

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ADAMS, Thomas R. Santa Barbara County Superior Court

• 12/10/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Public Admonishment of Judge Thomas R. Adams. See [ DISCIPLINE ].

BAILEY, Julian W. Orange County Superior Court

• 2/13/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Decision and Order Imposing Public Admonishment on Judge Julian W. Bailey. See [ DECISION ].

BERTOLI, James G. Sonoma County Superior Court

• 10/30/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Decision and Order Imposing Public Admonishment on Judge James G. Bertoli. See [ DECISION ].

BOWERS,Robert S. Solano County Superior Court

• 7/8/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Public Admonishment of Judge Robert S. Bowers (Ret.). See [ DISCIPLINE ].

COCHRAN, Robert F. Del Norte County Superior Court

• 2/19/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Decision and Order Imposing Public Admonishment on Judge Robert F. Cochran. See [ DECISION ].

COLE, Emily J. Los Angeles County Superior Court

• 05/28/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Severe Public Censure of Judge Emily J. Cole.
  See [ DISCIPLINE ].

CARROZZO, Michael J. Santa Barbara County Superior Court

• 4/17/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Decision and Order Imposing Severe Public Censure and Bar Pursuant to Stipulation in the Inquiry Concerning Judge Michael J. Carrozzo. See [ DECISION ].
• 4/11/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues order vacating hearing date in the Inquiry Concerning Judge Michael J. Carrozzo.
• 4/4/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces appointment of new special master in the Inquiry Concerning Judge Michael J. Carrozzo.
• 3/10/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces hearing scheduled and special masters appointed in the Inquiry Concerning Judge Michael J. Carrozzo. See [ NOTICE ].
• 12/18/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission institutes formal proceedings concerning Judge Michael J. Carrozzo. See [ NOTICE ] [ ANSWER ].

FERGUSON, Jeffrey Orange County Superior Court

• 4/25/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Order of Suspension from Office Without Salary in the matter concerning Judge Jeffrey Ferguson. See [ ORDER ].

GREENBERG, Susan L. San Mateo County Superior Court

• 09/10/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Decision and Order Imposing Public Admonishment on Judge Susan L. Greenberg. See [ DECISION ].

GRIEGO, Thomas J. Los Angeles County Superior Court

• 07/11/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Public Admonishment of Judge Thomas J. Griego.
  See [ DISCIPLINE ].

HEALY, Daniel J. Solano County Superior Court

• 05/23/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Public Admonishment of Judge Daniel J. Healy.
  See [ DISCIPLINE ].

HEALY, Timothy S. Calaveras County Superior Court

• 07/16/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Public Admonishment of Judge Timothy S. Healy.
  See [ DISCIPLINE ].

HERYFORD, Eric L. Trinity County Superior Court

• 10/21/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Public Censure Pursuant to Stipulation of Judge Eric L. Heryford. See [ DISCIPLINE ].

KADDO, James A. Los Angeles County Superior Court

• 07/15/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Public Admonishment of Judge James A. Kaddo (Ret.). See [ DISCIPLINE ].

KREIS, Gregory J. Humboldt County Superior Court

• 05/28/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Decision and Order Imposing Public Censure and Bar Pursuant to Stipulation on Judge Gregory J. Kreis. See [ DECISION ].
• 02/07/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission institutes formal proceedings concerning Judge Gregory J. Kreis. See [ NOTICE ] [ ANSWER ] [ FIRST AMENDED NOTICE ] [ ANSWER TO FIRST AMENDED NOTICE ].

MALLERY, Tony R. Lassen County Superior Court

• 05/02/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Decision and Order Removing Judge Tony R. Mallery from Office. See [ DECISION ].
• 01/30/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues notice of oral argument. See [ NOTICE ].
• 06/27/23 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces hearing update.
• 05/10/23 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces hearing rescheduled.
• 01/24/23 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces hearing continued.
• 12/19/22 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces hearing scheduled and special masters appointed.
• 09/15/22 [ Press Release ]. Commission institutes formal proceedings concerning Judge Tony R. Mallery. See [ NOTICE ] [ ANSWER ] [ FIRST AMENDED NOTICE ] [ ANSWER TO FIRST AMENDED NOTICE ].

MISCELLANEOUS

• 3/26/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces release of 2024 Annual Report. See [ 2024 ANNUAL REPORT ].
• 3/24/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces election of Hon. Lisa B. Lench as Chairperson and Mani Sheik, Esq. as Vice-Chairperson. See [ MEMBER ROSTER ].
• 2/28/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces adoption of new gift limit for judges. See [ GIFT LIMIT – CCP § 170.9 ].
• 2/28/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces adoption of amended rules. See [ AMENDED RULES ].
• 12/06/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission invites comment on proposed rule changes.
  See [ INVITATION TO COMMENT ] and [ COMMENT FORM ].
• 05/14/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission invites proposals for rules changes. See [ Invitation to Propose Changes ].
• 03/29/24 [ Press Release ]. Commission announces release of 2023 Annual Report. See [ 2023 ANNUAL REPORT ].

MITCHELL, Daviann L. Los Angeles County Superior Court

• 2/11/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Decision and Order Imposing Public Admonishment on Judge Daviann L. Mitchell. See [ DECISION ].

MONGUIA, Enrique Los Angeles County Superior Court

• 8/28/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Public Admonishment of Judge Enrique Monguia. See [ DISCIPLINE ].

MURRAY, William J., Jr. (Ret.) Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District

• 6/16/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission institutes formal proceedings concerning Justice William J. Murray, Jr. (Ret.). See [ NOTICE ] [ ANSWER ].

SHORE, Howard H. San Diego County Superior Court

• 4/3/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Decision and Order Imposing Public Admonishment on Judge Howard H. Shore. See [ DECISION ].

SULLIVAN, Bradley W. Calaveras County Superior Court

• 5/9/25 [ Press Release ]. Commission issues Public Admonishment of former Commissioner Bradley W. Sullivan. See [ DISCIPINE ].