Contra Costa County Courthouses
Contra Costa County has courts in six different locations. Here is a rundown of the locations of each courthouse in Contra Costa County.
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse
The Wakefield Taylor Courthouse was named after Wakefield Taylor, who served on the California Superior Court from 1951 to 1963 and on the California Court of Appeals from 1963 to 1982. Taylor lived in Martinez and died in 2005.
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse
The Wakefield Taylor Courthouse was named after Wakefield Taylor, who served on the California Superior Court from 1951 to 1963 and on the California Court of Appeals from 1963 to 1982. Taylor lived in Martinez and died in 2005.
Address:
725 Court StreetMartinez, CA 94553
Phone:
Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parking:
There is metered parking around and near the courthouse.
Cases Heard:
Civil, criminal, and probate cases are adjudicated at the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse.
Judges:
The following judges are assigned to the Juvenile Justice Center.
| Dept. | Judge | Calendar Type | Phone |
| 1 | Barry Baskin | Presiding Judge | 925-608-1101 |
| 11 | Brian Haynes | Family Division | 925-608-1111 |
| 12 | Charles “Steve” Treat | Civil Division | 925-608-1112 |
| 14 | John Sugiyama | Probate Division (Supervising) | 925-608-1114 |
| 15 | Susanne Fenstermacher | Civil Division | 925-608-1115 |
| 19 | Cheryl Mills | Family Division | 925-608-1119 |
| 21 | Jill Fannin | Civil Judge | 925-608-1121 |
| 33 | Steve Austin | Civil Division | 925-608-1133 |
| 39 | Edward Weil | Civil/Probate (Supervising) | 925-608-1139 |
A.F. Bray Courthouse
The A.F. Bray Courthouse was named after a former Superior Court Judge and California Court of Appeal Justice. It has nine courtrooms.
Address:
1020 Ward StreetMartinez, CA 94553
Phone:
Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Parking:
There is metered parking around and near the courthouse.
Cases Heard:
Criminal cases are adjudicated at the A.F. Bray Courthouse.
Judges:
The following judges are assigned to the A.F. Bray Courthouse.
| Dept. | Judge | Calendar Type | Phone |
| 2 | Anita Santos | Criminal Division | 925-608-1102 |
| 5 | Rebecca Hardie | Criminal Division | 925-608-1105 |
| 6 | David Goldstein | Criminal (Specialty Courts) | 925-608-1106 |
| 8 | John Kennedy | Criminal (Traffic Supervising) | 925-608-1108 |
| 20 | Nancy Davis Stark | Criminal Division | 925-608-1120 |
| 23 | Charles “Ben” Burch | Criminal Division | 925-608-1123 |
| 31 | Laurel Brady | Criminal Division | 925-608-1131 |
| 35 | Theresa Canepa | Criminal (Supervising/Master Calendar) | 925-608-1135 |
| 40 | Christopher Bowen | Criminal Division Calendar | 925-608-1140 |
A.F. Bray Annex
The A.F. Bray Annex is part of the A.F. Bray Courthouse, which was named after a former Superior Court Judge and California Court of Appeal Justice.
Address:
1020 Ward StreetMartinez, CA 94553
Phone:
Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Parking:
There is metered parking around and near the courthouse.
Cases Heard:
Criminal cases are adjudicated at the A.F. Bray Annex.
Judges:
The following judges are assigned to the A.F. Bray Annex.
| Dept. | Judge | Calendar Type | Phone |
| 3 | Patricia Scanlon | Criminal (Calendar) | 925-608-1103 |
| 13 | Lewis Davis | Criminal (Mental Health/Calendars) | 925-608-1113 |
| 37 | Wade Rhyne | Criminal (Misdemeanor) | 925-608-1137 |
Spinetta Family Law Center
The Spinetta Family Law Center is named after Peter L. Spinetta, a Saint Mary’s College graduate who served as a Contra Costa Superior Court Judge prior to his retirement in 2007. The Center houses five of the county’s seven family law courtrooms.
Address:
751 Pine StreetMartinez, CA 94553
Phone:
Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parking:
There is metered parking around and near the courthouse.
Court Divisions:
The Spinetta Family Law Center houses the Court’s Family Law Division.
Judges:
The following judges are assigned to the Spinetta Family Law Center.
| Dept. | Judge | Calendar Type | Phone |
| 18 | Danielle Douglas | Family Division (Supervising) | 510-942-2118 |
| 25 | John Laettner | Family Division | 925-608-1125 |
| 27 | Terri Mockler | Family Division | 925-608-1127 |
| 32 | Joni Hiramoto | Family Division | 925-608-1132 |
| 52 | Kathleen Murphy | Family (DCSS Commissioner) | 925-608-1152 |
Arnason Justice Center
The Arnason Justice Center is named after Richard E. Arnason, who was appointed to the California Superior Court in 1963 and who retired in 2012. Arnason was known for presiding over complex trials, including the Scott Peterson trial. The Center houses seven courtrooms.
Address:
1000 Center DrivePittsburg, CA 94565
Phone:
Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parking:
There is free parking at a small lot next to the courthouse and at a larger lot on Civic Avenue.
Cases Heard:
Civil, small claims, criminal, and traffic cases are adjudicated at the Arnason Justice Center.
Judges:
The following judges are assigned to the Arnason Justice Center.
| Dept. | Judge | Calendar Type | Phone |
| 4 | Mary Ann O’Malley | Criminal Division (Supervising) | 925-608-1104 |
| 9 | John Devine | Criminal Division | 925-608-1109 |
| 17 | Wendy Coats | Criminal Division | 925-608-1117 |
| 26 | Judy Johnson | Criminal Division | 925-608-1126 |
| 34 | Leonard Marquez | Criminal Division | 925-608-1134 |
| 57 | Comm. Lowell Richards | Traffic Commissioner | 925-608-1157 |
George D. Carroll Courthouse
The George D. Carroll Courthouse was named after George Carroll, who was the first African American lawyer in Richmond, the first African American elected to the Richmond City Council, the first African American mayor of Richmond, and the first African American judge in Contra Costa County. He retired in 1985 and died in 2016 at the age of 94.
Address:
100 37th StreetRichmond, CA 94805
Phone:
Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parking:
There is free parking behind the courthouse.
Cases Heard:
Civil, small claims, criminal and traffic cases are adjudicated at the George D. Carroll Courthouse.
Judges:
The following judges are assigned to the George D. Carroll Courthouse.
| Dept. | Judge | Calendar Type | Phone |
| 16 | Benjamin Reyes II | Criminal Division | 925-608-1116 |
| 29 | Linda Lye | Criminal Division | 510-942-2129 |
| 30 | Virginia George | Criminal Division | 510-942-2130 |
| 36 | Clare Maier | Criminal Division (Supervising) | 510-942-2136 |
Walnut Creek Superior Court
The Walnut Creek Superior Court serves surrounding communities, including Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, and San Ramon. The Court houses four courtrooms.
Address:
640 Ygnacio Valley RoadWalnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone:
Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Parking:
There is metered parking around and near the courthouse.
Court Division:
The Walnut Creek Superior Court houses the Court’s Juvenile Division.
Judges:
The following judges are assigned to the Walnut Creek Superior Court.
| Dept. | Judge | Calendar Type | Phone |
| 10 | Lois Haight | Juvenile Division | 925-608-1110 |
| 24 | Leslie Landau | Juvenile Division | 925-608-1124 |
| 38 | Barbara Hinton | Juvenile Division (Supervising) | 925-608-1138 |
| 54 | Vacant | Commissioner | 925-608-1154 |
