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Cynthia P. Smith

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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
Villa Zinfandel v. Bearman
affirmed
 Civil Procedure Dec. 5, 2025
Pacific Bell Telephone Co. v. County of Napa
affirmed
 Utilities Jul. 9, 2025
Wang v. Peletta
affirmed
 Real Property Jun. 30, 2025
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
Howard Glover, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Far Niente Wine Estates Estates LLC, Far Niente Wine Estates Management LLC, FN Cellars LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 31, 2026
Jesus Ascencio Cerillo, an individual, on behalf of himself and the State of California, as a private attorney general v. Nissen Vineyard Services Inc., and Does 1 to 50 Employment Law judge Jul. 24, 2026
Ignacio Moreno, an individual, on behalf of himself and on behalf of all persons similarly situated, and on behalf of the State of California, as a private attorney general v. Domaine Chandon Inc.; Newton Vineyard LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 20, 2026
Juan Garcia, Deceased, through his Co-Successors in Interest, Eduardo Garcia Lopez, Adrian Garcia Lopez, and E.G., a minor, through his Guardian Ad Litem, Eva Lopez Hernandez, Individually and as Co Successors in Interest for Juan Garcia, Deceased v. County of Napa, and Napa County Sheriff's Sergeant David Ackman, individually jointly and severally Civil Rights judge Feb. 6, 2026
Azucena Alonzo-Galeana v. Napaidence Opco LLC dba Napa Post Acute, and Does 1-25, inclusive Employment Law judge Jan. 30, 2026
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
Villa Zinfandel v. Bearman
affirmed
 Civil Procedure Dec. 5, 2025
Pacific Bell Telephone Co. v. County of Napa
affirmed
 Utilities Jul. 9, 2025
Wang v. Peletta
affirmed
 Real Property Jun. 30, 2025
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
Howard Glover, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Far Niente Wine Estates Estates LLC, Far Niente Wine Estates Management LLC, FN Cellars LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 31, 2026
Jesus Ascencio Cerillo, an individual, on behalf of himself and the State of California, as a private attorney general v. Nissen Vineyard Services Inc., and Does 1 to 50 Employment Law judge Jul. 24, 2026
Ignacio Moreno, an individual, on behalf of himself and on behalf of all persons similarly situated, and on behalf of the State of California, as a private attorney general v. Domaine Chandon Inc.; Newton Vineyard LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 20, 2026
Juan Garcia, Deceased, through his Co-Successors in Interest, Eduardo Garcia Lopez, Adrian Garcia Lopez, and E.G., a minor, through his Guardian Ad Litem, Eva Lopez Hernandez, Individually and as Co Successors in Interest for Juan Garcia, Deceased v. County of Napa, and Napa County Sheriff's Sergeant David Ackman, individually jointly and severally Civil Rights judge Feb. 6, 2026
Azucena Alonzo-Galeana v. Napaidence Opco LLC dba Napa Post Acute, and Does 1-25, inclusive Employment Law judge Jan. 30, 2026
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