Highlighed Endorsements

Judge Vicki Ashworth, Presiding Judge, El Dorado County Superior Court:  “As Court Commissioner, Gary continues to take on and accept increased responsibilities to meet court and community needs.  He readily embraces hearing different case types.  Gary has proven himself indispensable and I am proud to support him in his candidacy for judicial office.”

Judge (Ret.) Suzanne N. Kingsbury, Presiding Judge from June 1999 to December 2021, El Dorado County Superior Court: "Gary handles some of the most difficult and emotionally charged cases on our court’s calendars.  He treats all those who appear before him with dignity and respect, but never shies away from making tough decisions.  His keen intellect and strong work ethic are unparalleled.” 

Judge Michael J. McLaughlin, Assistant Presiding Judge and Supervising Juvenile Judge, El Dorado County Superior Court

Judge Lauren C. Bowers, El Dorado County Superior Court: “Gary has demonstrated during his time as Court Commissioner that he is considerate, insightful, and respectful while remaining steadfast in following and applying the law. I am confident that he will be an exemplary judge and provide many years of outstanding service to the public and the Bench.  Gary is an ideal candidate for judicial office.”

Judge Kenneth J. Melikian, El Dorado County Superior Court

Judge Jaime Pesce, El Dorado County Superior Court: “While working with Gary in his role as  Court Commissioner I have seen his commitment and dedication to El Dorado County. I am  confident that if elected Gary will continue to use his firm grasp of the law, tremendous work  ethic and compassion to serve the citizens of El Dorado County. I am proud to support his  candidacy for judicial office.” 

Judge Mark A. Ralphs, El Dorado County Superior Court

Judge Dylan Sullivan, El Dorado County Superior Court: “Gary is an exemplary judicial officer. He epitomizes fairness, due process and efficiency. Gary prepares the cases, listens to the parties and attorneys and makes sound decisions. In his courtroom he provides access to justice and he will impact the community. I wholly support Gary Slossberg for Judge!”

Judge (Ret.) Eddie T. Keller, El Dorado County Superior Court

Judge (Ret.) Douglas C. Phimister, El Dorado County Superior Court

Judge (Ret.) Daniel B. Proud, El Dorado County Superior Court

Judge (Ret.) Warren C. Stracener, El Dorado County Superior Court 

Commissioner (Ret.) William Neil Shepherd, El Dorado County Superior Cour

Judge Victorio L. Shaw, Chief Judge, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Court: “Gary has shown himself to be a very fair and open minded person. I believe he will be an excellent Judge!”

Judge Terrie E. Roberts, San Diego County Superior Court Judge

Commissioner Pennie K. McLaughlin, San Diego County Superior Court

Commissioner Adam Wertheimer, San Diego County Superior Court

Judge Maria Puente-Porras, Los Angeles County Superior Court

Judge Christine N. Donovan, Solano County Superior Court

Commissioner Erin Childs, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court

Commissioner Myrlys Stockdale Coleman, Sacramento County Superior Court

Commissioner Rebecca Wightman, San Francisco County Superior Court

Commissioner Angela Villegas, Los Angeles County Superior Court: “El Dorado County would be so lucky to have someone as smart, knowledgeable, dedicated, and hard-working as Gary for a judge. Gary has my enthusiastic and unwavering support!”

Commissioner (Ret.) Patti Ratekin, San Diego County Superior Court 

Commissioner Scott P. Harman, Sacramento County Superior Court

Judge Yvette Durant, Nevada County Superior Court: “Gary has clearly shown his commitment to public service and to serving the El Dorado County community.  For the past twelve years, he has tirelessly worked to ensure all citizens are afforded access to justice.  In his current judicial assignment, Gary handles some of the most difficult cases, and he does so with compassion and a keen understanding of the law.  One need only look at the many endorsements of judges, commissioners and legal professionals across the entire state of California to see Commissioner Gary Slossberg is the perfect choice for El Dorado County Superior Court Judge!”

Judge Richard D. Meyer, Alpine County Superior Court

Commissioner Nannette Stomberg, Shasta County Superior Court and Member of the Judicial Council Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee 

Judge Brooke Blecher, Santa Clara County Superior Court

Judge Bunmi Awoniyi, Sacramento County Superior Court

Commissioner (Ret.) Gregory H. Saldivar, Santa Clara County Superior Court 

Commissioner Peter W. Singer, San Diego County Superior Court

Commissioner Lizbet Munoz, San Diego County Superior Court

Commissioner Laura Cohen, Los Angeles County Superior Court

Commissioner (Ret.) Jeri Hamlin, Glenn, Plumas, and Tehama County Superior Courts

Commissioner Michael Jacques, Placer County Superior Court

Commissioner Boydine Hall, Alameda County Superior Court 

Commissioner (Ret.) Sue Alexander, Alameda County Superior Court 

Commissioner David Haet, Solano County Superior Court 

Commissioner Alexandria Quam, Contra Costa County Superior Court 

Tania G. Ugrin-Capobianco, Court Executive Officer (Ret.), El Dorado County Superior Court: “I have had the absolute pleasure to know and work with Gary for 12 plus years.  Gary approaches his work and life in a kind and deliberate way using his broad skills when working with litigants, the public and staff to achieve appropriate outcomes. He is committed to this community and he is always willing to share his time where needed. Gary has been an asset to the court in every capacity he has served and I am confident he will be an excellent judge.” 

Jackie Davenport, Assistant Court Executive Officer (Ret.), El Dorado County Superior Court: “I enthusiastically endorse Gary Slossberg. He is truly compassionate and committed to his work and toward our community. I believe he will be an outstanding judge for El Dorado County.”  

Carrie Ehlers, The Center for Violence-Free Relationships Attorney, Retired El Dorado County Department of Child Support Services Attorney, Retired El Dorado County Deputy District Attorney 

David “Jake” Burns, Retired El Dorado County Department of Child Support Services Attorney

Linda Fox, Former El Dorado County Law Librarian 

Melissa Thompson, Court Operations Manager (Ret.), El Dorado County Superior Court

Victoria Stilwell, Court Operations Manager (Ret.), El Dorado County Superior Court: “Gary’s passion for the work he does for the people he serves is incredible. I have personally seen this passion while he helped clients at a sexual assault/domestic violence center, while working with families having difficulty managing family court and parties suing each other in civil court. He LISTENS! He CARES and he is FAIR!” 

Derinda Lambie, Administrative Assistant (Ret.), El Dorado County Superior Court 

Adam C. Clark, Deputy Alternate Public Defender, El Dorado County 

William W. Sardam, Attorney 

Lisa Sennott, Attorney, formerly for Live Violence Free and for Laub & Laub

Carmen J. Brenneise, Attorney, Retired Legal Services Coordinator, The Center for Violence-Free Relationships

Rosalie Tucker, Court Operations Supervisor (Ret.), El Dorado County Superior Court

Doralyn McPeake, Court Operations Manager (Ret.), El Dorado County Superior Court

Michael H. Friel, Attorney

Peter Kozak, Attorney

Anna Ballesteros, Ballesteros Fiduciary Services, Former El Dorado County Superior Court Clerk: “My personal experience working with Gary Slossberg is that he really cares about the issues and the litigants that rely on the judicial system. Gary Slossberg has integrity and is by far the best person for the bench.”

Georgianne Knight, Trustee, El Dorado County Board of Education

Joe Thompson, Small Business Owner

Laura M. Barber, Bilingual Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate, Live Violence Free: “I believe Commissioner Slossberg will be a very fair and compassionate judge, I wish him the best of luck!” 

Chris Campion, FBI Agent (Ret.) 

Wendy David, Former South Lake Tahoe Mayor and City Council Member, Former Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Trustees Member, Former CASA Program Manager: “I am proud to endorse Gary Slossberg as he cares about our youth, our families and our community members first and foremost. Their future tomorrow depends upon our service, leadership and commitment today.”

Marta McLean, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Live Violence Free 

Ariana Botts, Project Coordinator/Advocate, Live Violence Free 

Lalaine Agbigay, Bilingual Victim Advocate, Live Violence Free 

John E. Savage, Retired Educator  

Cynthia Harkey, Realtor