Judge Charmaine H. Buehner: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Ventura County Superior Court, Department 44

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

The Hon. Charmaine H. Buehner is a judge for the Ventura County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom on August 28, 2020, filling the vacancy of a newly created position.

Prior to her appointment, Buehner served as assistant county counsel in the Ventura County Counsel’s Office since 2012. Before that, she was an associate at Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold LLP (2009 to 2012), a partner at Fleming PC (2008 to 2009), a senior associate at Baker & McKenzie LLP (2005 to 2008), and an associate at Klinedinst PC (2002 to 2005).

Buehner earned a J.D.from the American University, Washington College of Law.

Her memberships have included the Ventura County Legal Aid Free Legal Clinic Committee.

Buehner is an aspiring black belt in Taekwondo.

She is registered without party preference.

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SAMUEL ANTONIO ESPINOZA vs VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

On February 17, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Feb 17, 2026

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Feb 21, 2026

VARSITY PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION vs TREY RILEY

On February 6, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Feb 06, 2026

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VANRIA JONES vs AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA

On February 4, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Feb 04, 2026

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JOSHUA K KATZ vs CITY OF SIMI VALLEY CLERKS OFFICE, et al.

On January 13, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Jan 13, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

RILEY SNYDER vs ONYX CREATIVE INC.

On January 8, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Dismissal

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JOSE RAMON MARTINEZ, ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF AND OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED AND CURRENT AND FORMER AGGRIEVED EMPLOYEES vs HMM CONSTRUCTION INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, et al.

On December 22, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Dec 22, 2025

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Dismissal

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Jan 08, 2026

CHRISTOPHER HUBER vs OAK PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

On December 18, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Dec 18, 2025

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Jan 08, 2026

2025CUOE055087

On December 4, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Dec 04, 2025

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Dismissal

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Dec 12, 2025

BRIAN D PEDERSON, et al. vs VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC., et al.

On November 25, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Nov 25, 2025

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Dismissal

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Feb 04, 2026

SUPPORTERS ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION vs CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS, A MUNICIPALITY, et al.

On November 20, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Nov 20, 2025

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Jan 09, 2026

BUEN VECINO vs COUNTY OF VENTURA, et al.

On November 14, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Nov 14, 2025

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Feb 21, 2026

2025CUOE054192 CHAD SWANNIE vs T ENTERPRISES, INC., A MISS...

On November 13, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Nov 13, 2025

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Dismissal

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Nov 19, 2025

2025CUHR054097 A.R. vs ADEN DOE

On November 13, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Nov 13, 2025

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Feb 20, 2026

2025CUOE054048 RAUL ZAMORA vs NURIFO SOLUTIONS, LLC, A CA...

On November 10, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Nov 10, 2025

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Dismissal

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Nov 14, 2025

2025CUBC052996 JACQUELINE V ESPINO vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC.

On October 28, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Oct 28, 2025

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Dismissal

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Dec 23, 2025

IN THE MATTER OF: KRISTINA PAPENFUS

On October 21, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Oct 21, 2025

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Feb 12, 2026

2025CUOE052557 OLGA GUILLEN NUNEZ, ON BEHA... vs PRITI PRABHA CORPORATION, A...

On October 16, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Oct 16, 2025

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Dismissal

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Oct 23, 2025

2025CUBC052510 MANUEL MAGDALENO MONTEJANO,... vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC, A DELAW...

On October 15, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H Buehner presiding.

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Oct 15, 2025

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Dec 11, 2025

2025CUOE052380 YOSBANY DIAZ CORENA vs 4WALL ENTERTAINMENT INC., et al.

On October 10, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Oct 10, 2025

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Dismissal

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Oct 17, 2025

2025CUOE052363 MATTHEW KAUFMAN vs JOHNSON CONTROL FIRE PROTEC...

On October 8, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Oct 08, 2025

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Dismissal

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2025CUBC052261 DENISSE MIRANDA, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC, A DELAW...

On October 8, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H Buehner presiding.

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Oct 08, 2025

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Dismissal

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Dec 11, 2025

JANIELLE SOLIS vs RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY

On October 3, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Oct 03, 2025

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Dismissal

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Jan 22, 2026

JOHN PLATERO, ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED vs CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL LAW CITY, et al.

On October 2, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H. Buehner presiding.

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Oct 02, 2025

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Feb 19, 2026

2025CUBC051980 GENARO ZAMUDIO RODRIGUEZ, e... vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC, A DELAW...

On October 1, 2025 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Charmaine H Buehner presiding.

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Oct 01, 2025

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Dismissal

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About

Charmaine H. Buehner
Current Appointment Ventura County Superior Court, Department 44	Ventura County Superior Court, Department 44
Education J.D., American University, Washington College of Law	J.D., American University, Washington College of Law

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Ventura County Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Superior Court of California	Ventura County, California
Assistant County Counsel	Office of County Counsel	Ventura County, California
Associate	Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold LLP	Ventura County, California
Partner	Fleming PC	None
Senior Associate	Baker & McKenzie LLP	None
Associate	Klinedinst PC	None