Judicial Assignments
The bench is comprised of eight judges and one commissioner. Hon. Keith Faulder is the Presiding Judge for calendar year 2025. Hon. Carly Dolan is the Assistant Presiding Judge.
2025 Calendar Assignments
Courtroom |
Judge |
Assignment |
A |
Hon. Keith Faulder |
Felony Criminal Matters including Trials |
B |
Hon. Victoria Shanahan |
Felony Criminal Matters, including Trials |
C |
Hon. Patrick Pekin |
Family Law, Domestic Violence, Civil Harassments, Small Claims, Adult Drug Court, Behavioral Health Court |
E |
Hon. Ann Moorman |
General Civil Limited and Unlimited Civil, Probate, Guardianships, Conservatorships, |
F |
Comm. Jona Saxby |
Child Support, Traffic and Infraction Trials |
F | Hon. Clayton Brennan | Unlawful Detainers (Judge appears remotely) |
G |
Hon. Carly Dolan |
Juvenile Delinquency and Dependency, Family Dependency Drug Court |
H |
Visiting Judge |
In custody Arraignments and Misdemeanor matters |
Ten Mile |
Hon. Clayton Brennan |
All matters assigned to Ten Mile Branch, Unlawful Detainer matters for both Ukiah and Ten Mile |
Appellate Division
The Appellate Division hears appeals on Traffic and other infractions, Misdemeanors, Limited Civil, Small Claims, and Unlawful Detainers. The Appellate Panel includes three judges and one alternate judge.
Appellate Panel Members
- Hon. Carly B. Dolan, Presiding Judge of the Appellate Division
- Hon. Clayton Brennan
- Hon. Patrick Pekin
- Hon. Victoria Shanahan will serve as an alternate panel member.