Judge David A. Brewster: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

San Bernardino County Superior Court, Department B3

Appointed By: San Bernardino County Superior Court

Biography

Overview

The Hon. David A. Brewster is a commissioner for the San Bernardino County Superior Court in California[1]. Brewster was selected by the judges of the San Bernardino County Superior Court to serve as a commissioner on March 24, 2025, filling the vacancy created by the elevation of Cecilia Joo to a judgeship[2].

Educational background

Brewster earned a B.A. from the University of California, Davis, in 1992[1]. At the University of San Diego School of Law, he completed a J.D. in 1997[1]. While in law school, he was a member of The Order of Barristers[1]. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (1997)[3].

Career history

After graduating from law school, Brewster began his legal career as an attorney in private practice. Over more than twenty years as a civil litigator, his trial work included mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, employment law, insurance defense, and general business disputes[2].

Later in his career, Brewster served as deputy director of operations for the Probate Division of the San Bernardino County Superior Court[2]. Alongside that work, he also sat as supervising attorney for the court's Self-Help Resource Center[2].

References

[1] San Bernardino County Superior Court — Commissioner David Brewster
[2] San Bernardino County Superior Court News — SBSC Selects New Commissioner David Brewster
[3] State Bar of California — David Alan Brewster

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On October 23, 2026 a dissolution w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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On October 23, 2026 a dissolution w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

Amber Powell -v- Emmanuel Jones Print

On October 23, 2026 a dissolution w/ minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Oct 24, 2026

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On October 22, 2026 a dissolution w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

Arlyn Estrada -v- Christopher Morrison Print

On October 21, 2026 a dv prevention w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

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On October 19, 2026 a dissolution w/ minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

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On October 19, 2026 a dissolution w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

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On October 19, 2026 a dissolution w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

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On October 16, 2026 a dissolution w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

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On October 15, 2026 a dv prevention w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

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On October 14, 2026 a dissolution w/ minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

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On October 14, 2026 a dv prevention w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

Kevin Mata Perez -v- Juan Mata Print

On October 13, 2026 a dv prevention w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

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On October 12, 2026 a dv prevention w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

Rebecca Gonzalez -v- Francisco Guzman Moreno Print

On October 12, 2026 a dissolution w/ minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

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On October 9, 2026 a dissolution w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 10, 2026

LaTrici Jones -v- Paul Jones Print

On October 9, 2026 a legal separation w/o minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Legal Separation w/o Minor Children

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Oct 10, 2026

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On October 9, 2026 a custody order - juvenile case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge David A. Brewster presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 12, 2026

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About

David A. Brewster
Current Appointment San Bernardino County Superior Court, Department B3	San Bernardino County Superior Court, Department B3
Education J.D., University of San Diego School of Law - 1997 B.A., University of California, Davis - 1992	J.D., University of San Diego School of Law - 1997 B.A., University of California, Davis - 1992
Official Website sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov	sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - San Bernardino County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (909) 521-3286

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Deputy Director of Operations	San Bernardino County Superior Court	San Bernardino County, California
Commissioner	San Bernardino County Superior Court	San Bernardino County, California