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
Drew Stephen Municipal Court Tulare Decision Commission Public admonishment 07/29/1996
Driessen Robert Superior Court San Bernardino Decision Commission Public Admonishment 12/11/2025
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
Ferguson Jeff Superior Court Orange Decision Commission Public Admonishment 05/31/2017
Ferguson Jeffrey Superior Court Orange Commission Suspension from Office 04/24/2025
Fielder John L. Superior Court Kern Decision Commission Public admonishment 05/14/2015
Fisher Hugo M. 46 Superior Court San Diego Decision Supreme Court Censure 07/14/1982

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