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Public Notice: SMS Scam Alert -

The Court has been receiving reports of text messages asking individuals to make payments. THIS IS A SCAM.
Do NOT provide any personal information and do NOT send any money.

The Traffic Division does not send text messages asking for payment.

If you receive one of these messages, please contact the Traffic Department directly for assistance.

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Judges

Judicial Officers

  • Presiding Judge

     Hon. Eran M. Bermudez

  • Assistant Presiding Judge

     Hon. Monica Lepe-Negrete

  • Civil Presiding Judge

     Hon. Jeffrey B. Jones

  • Juvenile and Family Law Presiding Judge

     Hon. Michael Domenzain

El Centro Courthouse

  • Department 1: Criminal - Hon. Poli Flores Jr.

  • Department 2: Juvenile, adoptions - Hon. Michael Domenzain

  • Department 3: Family Support  - Hon. Commissioner Kris Becker

  • Department 4:  Family law, DVROs, adoptions (non-juvenile) - Hon. William D. Quan

  • Department 5: Civil, LPS, CARE Act - Hon. Jeffrey B. Jones

  • Department 6: Infractions, small claims - Referee Martin Gonzalez

  • Department 7: Criminal, mental health, collaborative courts - Hon. Christopher J. Plourd

  • Department 8: 

  • Department 9: Civil, Probate & Guardianship - Hon. L. Brooks Anderholt

  • Department 10: Criminal - Hon. Marco D. Nunez - PJ

  • Department 11: Criminal / Master Calendar - Hon. Eran M. Bermudez - APJ

  • Department 12: Criminal - Hon. Monica Lepe-Negrete

  • Department 13: Criminal / Misdemeanor - Hon. William D. Lehman

Winterhaven

  • Infractions and Small Claims Referee - Martin Gonzalez