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
Sheldon Christopher J. 186 Superior Court Riverside Stipulation Commission Censure 04/15/2009
Shook John P. 148 Superior Court Los Angeles Stipulation Commission Public admonishment 10/29/1998
Shore Howard H. N/A Superior Court San Diego Stipulation Commission Censure 12/13/2023
Simpson James R. 168 Superior Court Los Angeles Stipulation Commission Censure and bar 12/09/2002
Slater James M. Superior Court Santa Barbara Decision Commission Public reproval 09/13/1993
Smith Thomas A. Municipal Court El Dorado Decision Commission Public admonishment 11/25/1996
Sohigian Ronald M. Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public admonishment 04/26/2007
Sohigian Ronald M. Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public admonishment 05/13/2014
Spear Emily T. N/A Superior Court Los Angeles Decision Commission Public Admonishment 09/06/2023 N/A
Spitzer Robert George 182 Superior Court Riverside Decision Commission Removal from office 10/02/2007 Denied 3/19/2008

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