Santa Clara County Superior Court


The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is the trial court in and for the County of Santa Clara.
The Santa Clara Superior Court serves the public by providing equal justice for all in a fair, accessible, effective, efficient, and courteous manner; resolving disputes under the law; applying the law consistently, impartially, and independently; instilling public trust and confidence in the court.
The doctrine of corporate personhood in US law is commonly traced to the 1886 decision of the United States Supreme Court in Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad, which started in this court.

Courthouses

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The Court serves the Incorporated Cities, Towns & Census Designated Places of Santa Clara County.

Present

The following judicial officers serve on the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, as of June 2019:
Commissioners

Notable past judges