Judge Bryan K. Stainfield: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Kern County Superior Court, Department - Lamont

CA Bar #: 127041 (December 1986)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Bryan K. Stainfield is a judge for the Kern County Superior Court in California[1]. Stainfield was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in March 2009, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Catherine D. Purcell[2].

During his early years on the bench, Stainfield handled family law matters in the court's eastern branches in Mojave and Ridgecrest[3]. His later assignments have included service as supervising judge for felony and misdemeanor matters in the South Division in Lamont[3].

Educational background

Stainfield earned a B.A. from the University of California, San Diego[1]. At the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, he completed a J.D. in 1986[1]. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 1986).

Career history

After graduating from law school, Stainfield began his legal career as an associate at Clifford, Jenkins & Brown (1986 to 1987). The following year, he joined the Office of the Kern County District Attorney as a deputy district attorney and remained with that office through 1990. In 1990, Stainfield returned to private practice as an associate at LaFollette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames (1990 to 1992). He then relocated to Northern California and joined Larson & Burnham as an associate (1992 to 1997). In 1997, Stainfield transitioned to the Office of the City Attorney of Oakland as a deputy city attorney, where he served until 2000. Three years later, he resumed service with the Office of the Kern County District Attorney as a deputy district attorney and remained there for nine years.

Personal life

When he took the bench, Stainfield was a resident of Tehachapi. Stainfield is registered as a Republican[4].

References

[1] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile
[2] MetNews (March 27, 2009)
[3] Bakersfield Paralegal — Bryan K. Stainfield
[4] Ballotpedia — Bryan K. Stainfield

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The People of the State of California v. Deomisio Yesca

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People vs. Maria Ramirez

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People vs. Cristobal PantojaParra

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People vs. Rogelio Benavides

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People vs. Gregory Williams Starling, III

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People vs. Jose Flores

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People vs. Austin Levinson

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People vs. Brandon Alan Bryant

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People vs. Antonio Davis

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People vs. Valerie Marie Hoover

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People vs. James Lee Wilson

On December 30, 2025 a felony case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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About

Bryan K. Stainfield
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment Kern County Superior Court, Department - Lamont	Kern County Superior Court, Department - Lamont
Election/Appointment 2016 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected	2016 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected
Education J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1986 B.A., University of California, San Diego	J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1986 B.A., University of California, San Diego
Official Website www.kern.courts.ca.gov	www.kern.courts.ca.gov

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Current Court:	CA - Kern County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (661) 610-7100

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Clifford, Jenkins & Brown	Kern County, California
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the Kern County District Attorney	Kern County, California
Associate	LaFollette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames	Los Angeles County, California
Associate	Larson & Burnham	Alameda County, California
Deputy City Attorney	Office of the City Attorney of Oakland	Alameda County, California
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the Kern County District Attorney	Kern County, California
Judge	Kern County Superior Court	Kern County, California