Judicial Administration

As provided by the California Constitution, judges are initially appointed by the Governor to serve on the Superior Court bench. At the end of each judge’s six-year term, they stand for re-election in county-wide elections. Court Commissioners and Referees are subordinate judicial officers appointed by the Judges of the Superior Court.

The following is a listing of judicial administrative assignments. These duties are carried out in addition to the general calendar assignment of each judicial officer.

Hon. Gus C. Barrera, II, Presiding Judge

Hon. Lance G. Jacot, Assistant Presiding Judge

Hon. Jonathan Fattarsi, Supervising Judge, Family Law

Hon.  Lauren Thomasson, Supervising Judge, Criminal

Hon. Jayne Lee, Supervising Judge, Civil

Hon. Tony J. Agbayani, Jr., Supervising Judge, Juvenile

Executive Committee

Hon. Gus C. Barrera, II, Chair, Presiding Judge

Hon. Lance G. Jacot, Vice Chair, Assistant Presiding Judge

Hon. Michael D. Coughlan

Hon. Xapuri Villapudua

Hon. Krisitine Eagle

Hon. Jonathan Fattarsi, Supervising Judge, Family Law

Hon. Jayne Lee, Supervising Judge, Civil

Hon. Lauren P. Thomasson, Supervising Judge, Criminal

Hon. Tony J. Agbayani, Jr., Supervising Judge, Juvenile

Stephanie Bohrer, Court Executive Officer

Erica Ochoa, Assistant Court Executive Officer

Court Administration

The court administration, headed by the Executive Officer, has overall responsibility for the management of Superior Court operations. Administration offices are located in the Stockton Courthouse.

Stephanie Bohrer, Court Executive Officer/Jury Commissioner

Erica Ochoa, Assistant Court Executive Officer/Deputy Jury Commissioner