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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First Name Joseph E.
Last Name Bergeron
Title Judge
Inquiry No.
Court Level Superior Court
County/Appellate District San Mateo
Discipline/Determination Public admonishment
Decision By Commission
Date of Decision 01/25/2016
Method of Resolution Decision
Types of Misconduct Demeanor/decorum
Petition For Review
Summary Judge treated certain women at court inappropriately, despite having been warned by the court about his behavior.
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[ PUBLIC ADMONISHMENT ]