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
Johnson Derek G. Superior Court Orange Decision Commission Public Admonishment 12/13/2012
Johnson Elizabeth W. Superior Court Trinity Stipulation Commission Public Admonishment 01/16/2018
Johnson Jeffrey W. 204 Court of Appeal Second Appellate District Decision Commission Removal from office 06/02/2020 Denied 01/27/21
Kamansky Craig Superior Court San Bernardino Decision Commission Public reproval 09/14/1992
Kanner Michael A. Municipal Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public reproval 11/21/1994
Kelly Thomas M. Justice Court Alpine Decision Commission Public reproval 02/28/1995
Kennick David M. 72 Municipal Court Los Angeles Decision Supreme Court Removal from office 03/08/1990
Kirihara John D. Superior Court Merced Decision Commission Public Admonishment 05/16/2012
Klein Alan E. 137 Municipal Court Kern Stipulation Commission Dismissal/reversal 03/11/1996
Klein Brett Carroll Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public admonishment 10/19/2004

Showing records 10 of 241 total.