Judge Bryan K. Stainfield: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Kern County Superior Court, Department - Lamont A

CA Bar #: 127041 (December 1986)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

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

Stainfield earned a B.A. from the University of California, San Diego. He then completed a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, in 1986.

After graduating from law school, Stainfield began his legal career as an associate at Clifford, Jenkins & Brown. The following year, he left the firm to serve as a deputy district attorney with the Office of the Kern County District Attorney.

Then, in 1990, Stainfield returned to the private sector, this time as an associate at LaFollette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames, where he practiced for two years. In 1992, Stainfield relocated to Northern California to join Larson & Burnham, working as an associate in the firm until 1997.

Stainfield then joined the Office of the City Attorney of Oakland. He served as a deputy city attorney for three years, leaving to resume his position as a deputy district attorney in Kern County. Stainfield served as a prosecutor for the next nine years until his appointment to the bench.

He was a resident of Tehachapi at the time of his appointment.

Stainfield is registered as a Republican.

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GONZALEZ SARABIA VS GONZALEZ

On July 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Jul 23, 2025

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PANTOJA VS PANTOJA

On July 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Jul 22, 2025

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PENATE GOMEZ VS MADRIGAL GUERRA

On June 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Jun 09, 2025

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Jun 10, 2025

CISNEROS MORENO VS GONZALES

On June 5, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Jun 05, 2025

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Jun 22, 2025

ROGERS VS ROWLAND

On June 4, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Jun 04, 2025

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ORTIZ MANCILLA VS ORTIZ

On April 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Apr 17, 2025

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May 04, 2025

HINTIRYAN VS CARLOS

On April 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Apr 17, 2025

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May 04, 2025

ESCOBAR SERRANO VS MAURILIO RUTILIO

On April 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

4 Files

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Apr 17, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Sep 16, 2025

SANTANA VS VASQUEZ

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Apr 16, 2025

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Apr 17, 2025

GOMEZ VS FISCHER

On April 15, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Apr 15, 2025

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May 06, 2025

OROZCO VS OROZCO

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Apr 15, 2025

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May 06, 2025

MOBLEY VS SLY

On January 15, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Jan 15, 2025

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Feb 04, 2025

BENAVIDES VS GARCIA

On December 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Dec 31, 2024

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Mar 12, 2025

LANSFORD VS LANSFORD

On December 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Dec 30, 2024

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Dismissal

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Mar 12, 2025

CORDERO VS HOLDER

On December 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Dec 09, 2024

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Mar 12, 2025

PEREZ GONZALES VS G. ROSAS

On December 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Dec 03, 2024

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Dismissal

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Mar 12, 2025

ORTIZ LOPEZ VS BAUTISTA VASQUEZ

On November 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

4 Files

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Nov 22, 2024

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Aug 19, 2025

JIMENEZ VS HERNANDEZ ANTONIO

On November 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

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Nov 14, 2024

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Mar 12, 2025

SCHIPPER VS DISMUKES

On November 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 06, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Mar 12, 2025

DISCOVER BANK VS ACEVES, JR.

On November 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

7 Files

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Nov 06, 2024

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Aug 10, 2025

LVNV FUNDING LLC VS STATLER

On November 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

5 Files

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Nov 01, 2024

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Mar 12, 2025

PECK VS HERMOSILLO

On October 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

3 Files

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Oct 28, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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DISCOVER BANK VS MORENO

On October 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

5 Files

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Oct 21, 2024

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Apr 27, 2025

ALVAREZ VS ALVAREZ TORRES

On October 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kern County. Judge Bryan K. Stainfield presiding.

3 Files

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Oct 16, 2024

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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About

Bryan K. Stainfield
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment Kern County Superior Court, Department - Lamont A	Kern County Superior Court, Department - Lamont A
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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Court Info

Court Info
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