Presiding Judge
Lead Judge Appellate Division
Napa County Superior Court
Historic Courthouse
Department/Division:
A
825 Brown St
Napa , CA 94559
(707) 299-1105
Appointed to the Napa County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown, Dec. 22, 2017; took oath Feb. 12, 2018; partner, Coombs & Dunlap, LLP, 2008-18, of counsel, 2006-07; shareholder, Clement, Fitzpatrick & Kenworthy, 2005-06; partner, Stein & Smith, 2003-05, associate, 2001-02; associate, Herdell & Yost, LLP, 1998-2001
University of California, Davis School of Law
Judicial Profiles
| Title | Court | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Less is More | Napa County (Napa) | Sep. 11, 2019 |
Rulings
| Case | Category | Published |
|---|---|---|
|
D.K. v. Office of Administrative Hearings
dismissed
|
Criminal Law and Procedure | May 14, 2024 |
|
Rowan v. Kirkpatrick
dismissed
|
Civil Procedure | Sep. 9, 2020 |
|
In re David C.
affirmed as modified
|
Juveniles | Apr. 10, 2020 |
Verdicts & Settlements
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsa Espinosa, Robert Espinosa v. State of California, by and through California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | Personal Injury | judge | Dec. 27, 2024 |
| The People of the State of California v. Evig LLC dba Balance of Nature | Consumer Law | judge | Jan. 5, 2024 |
| Martha Martinez v. Rancho Gordo Inc., et al. | Employment Law | judge | Jul. 7, 2023 |
| Doe Minor v. Roe City and Summer Camp Contractor | Personal Injury | judge | May 12, 2023 |
| Todd Hearn v. Pacific Gas and Electric Company | Employment Law | judge | Dec. 2, 2022 |
| Title | Court | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Less is More | Napa County (Napa) | Sep. 11, 2019 |
| Case | Category | Published |
|---|---|---|
|
D.K. v. Office of Administrative Hearings
dismissed
|
Criminal Law and Procedure | May 14, 2024 |
|
Rowan v. Kirkpatrick
dismissed
|
Civil Procedure | Sep. 9, 2020 |
|
In re David C.
affirmed as modified
|
Juveniles | Apr. 10, 2020 |
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsa Espinosa, Robert Espinosa v. State of California, by and through California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | Personal Injury | judge | Dec. 27, 2024 |
| The People of the State of California v. Evig LLC dba Balance of Nature | Consumer Law | judge | Jan. 5, 2024 |
| Martha Martinez v. Rancho Gordo Inc., et al. | Employment Law | judge | Jul. 7, 2023 |
| Doe Minor v. Roe City and Summer Camp Contractor | Personal Injury | judge | May 12, 2023 |
| Todd Hearn v. Pacific Gas and Electric Company | Employment Law | judge | Dec. 2, 2022 |