Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2026

• Associate Justice, Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six · 2023–2026
• Judge, Ventura County Superior Court · 2000–2023
• Associate, Lemieux & O’Neill · 1994–2000
• Partner, Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton · 1990–1994
• Associate, Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton · 1985–1990

• People v. Singh (opens in a new tab)

  Sep 14, 2026 · Affirmed

  Held a U.S. Supreme Court ruling creates no jury trial right on restitution in California.

• In re J.C. (People v. J.C.) (opens in a new tab)

  Sep 2, 2026 · Reversed

  Reversed moving a juvenile's case to adult criminal court because state law barred the transfer.

• Sable Offshore Corp. v. California Coastal Commission (opens in a new tab)

  Jun 17, 2026 · Affirmed

  Held state law authorized the California Coastal Commission's cease and desist order.

• Tari L. Cody | Second Appellate District (opens in a new tab)
•  · Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 6.2.2026 (opens in a new tab)

Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2026

• Associate Justice, Second District Court of Appeal, Division Six · 2023–2026
• Judge, Ventura County Superior Court · 2000–2023
• Associate, Lemieux & O’Neill · 1994–2000
• Partner, Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton · 1990–1994
• Associate, Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton · 1985–1990

• People v. Singh (opens in a new tab)

  Sep 14, 2026 · Affirmed

  Held a U.S. Supreme Court ruling creates no jury trial right on restitution in California.

• In re J.C. (People v. J.C.) (opens in a new tab)

  Sep 2, 2026 · Reversed

  Reversed moving a juvenile's case to adult criminal court because state law barred the transfer.

• Sable Offshore Corp. v. California Coastal Commission (opens in a new tab)

  Jun 17, 2026 · Affirmed

  Held state law authorized the California Coastal Commission's cease and desist order.

• Tari L. Cody | Second Appellate District (opens in a new tab)
•  · Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 6.2.2026 (opens in a new tab)