Public Decisions Database

This database contains decisions on all public judicial disciplinary cases since the inception of the commission in 1960. Cases not involving public charges or public discipline remain confidential under the California Constitution and the commission’s rules.

Pursuant to amendments to the Constitution, which took effect in March 1995, the commission is authorized to impose all disciplinary sanctions, subject to discretionary review by the Supreme Court. Prior to that, the Supreme Court had the authority to censure or remove judges from office upon recommendation by the commission.

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Last Name First Name Inquiry Number Court Level County/Appellate District Method of Resolution Decision By Discipline/Determination Date of Decision Petition For Review
Doan Glenda K. Justice Court Kings Decision Commission Public reproval 08/13/1990
Doan Glenda K. 114 Municipal Court Kings Decision Supreme Court Removal from office 10/05/1995
Dobbs Ann Superior Court Los Angeles Stipulation Commission Censure and bar 07/15/2009
Dodds Bruce W. 113 Superior Court Santa Barbara Decision Supreme Court Dismissal/reversal 12/21/1995
Doyle John T. Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public admonishment 10/21/2010
Drew Stephen Municipal Court Tulare Decision Commission Public admonishment 07/29/1996
Edwards Anthony C. Superior Court Trinity Decision Commission Public admonishment 04/12/2010
Edwards Anthony C. Superior Court Trinity Decision Commission Public Admonishment 02/07/2012
Elswick Carol Williams N/A Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public admonishment 12/13/2018
Espinosa, Jr. Ruffo Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public admonishment 02/09/2006

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