Judge Devon L. Lomayesva: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

San Diego County Superior Court, Department - J-10

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Devon L. Lomayesva is a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court in California. Lomayesva was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 9, 2024, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Harry Powazek[1].

Her assignments have included juvenile dependency matters[2].

Educational background

Lomayesva received a bachelor's degree in history from San Diego State University in 1994. At California Western School of Law, she completed a J.D. in 1999[3]. While a law student, she interned at California Indian Legal Services and worked in the Student & Minority Affairs office[3]. She also served as the founding president of the Native American Law Students Association and advocated for the school's first Federal Indian Law course[3].

Career history

After graduating from law school, Lomayesva began her legal career as a staff attorney at California Indian Legal Services (1999 to 2002). She then joined the California Indian Lands Office as a staff attorney (2002 to 2003). In 2003, Lomayesva returned to California Indian Legal Services as directing attorney, serving for one year.

In 2004, Lomayesva became in-house counsel to the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel in San Diego County, California, and remained in that role until 2007. She then returned to California Indian Legal Services as executive director (2007 to 2012).

Following that role, Lomayesva served as tribal attorney for the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians in Riverside County, California (2013 to 2014). In 2014, she opened Lomayesva Law Corporation, P.C. (2014 to 2024), where her practice focused on representing the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians and other tribes in tribal and federal Indian law matters[4]. Her professional work also included service as a pro tem judge for the Intertribal Court of Southern California (2015 to 2016). From 2016 to 2024, she served as chief judge of the same court. Lomayesva also taught American Indian studies at San Diego State University.

Personal life

Lomayesva is a member of the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel[5]. Her community work has included more than twenty-five years as chair of her tribe's traditional gathering committee[5]. She has also worked with Native community elders to preserve the Iipay Aa Santa Ysabel dialect and language, including a dictionary project for the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel[5].

Outside the courtroom, Lomayesva co-founded the American Indian Recruitment Programs, a nonprofit that has helped American Indian youth pursue higher education and career goals[5].

Lomayesva is registered as a Democrat[1].

References

[1] Governor of California Press Release (October 9, 2024)
[2] San Diego Superior Court — Department J-10
[3] California Western School of Law — Devon Lomayesva Appointed
[4] Daily Journal — Governor Newsom Appoints 18 New Superior Court Judges Across California
[5] UC San Diego Extended Studies — Devon Lomayesva

Recent Cases by Hon. Devon L. Lomayesva

Ettari vs Hillman

On September 24, 2025 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Partovich vs Schwartz

On September 2, 2025 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Sep 02, 2025

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Ganske vs Ganske

On June 24, 2025 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Jun 24, 2025

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Portillo Concrete, Inc. VS Vista Irrigation District

On May 30, 2025 a commercial - breach of implied-in-fact contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Commercial - Breach of Implied-in-Fact Contract

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May 30, 2025

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Glass

On May 30, 2025 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Feb 16, 2026

Scripps Health vs Brown

On December 26, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Dec 26, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Mar 12, 2025

Horton vs Horton-Ford

On December 20, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Mar 12, 2025

Robinson vs Milner

On December 20, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Fox vs Fox

On December 17, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Mar 12, 2025

Hijjawi vs Georgiana

On December 17, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Dec 17, 2024

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Santa Maria vs Pamaran

On December 17, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Dec 17, 2024

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Morton vs Goldschmidt

On December 16, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Mar 12, 2025

CITIBANK, N.A. VS BAILEY

On November 14, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Nov 14, 2024

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Mar 11, 2026

CAMACHO CAZAREZ vs INIGUEZ LOZANO [IMAGED]

On July 1, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Jul 01, 2024

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Mar 18, 2025

Cavalry SPV I, LC vs Kilby [IMAGED]

On June 28, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Bank of America N.A. vs Nitti [IMAGED]

On June 27, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Citibank NA vs Bethin [IMAGED]

On June 24, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Jun 24, 2024

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Bank of America NA vs McKegney-Bocinsky [IMAGED]

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JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. vs MORTENSEN [IMAGED]

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Capital One NA vs Vega [IMAGED]

On June 18, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Accelerated Inventory Management LLC vs Mercado [IMAGED]

On June 14, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Navy Federal Credit Union vs Gurney [IMAGED]

On June 14, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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American Express National Bank vs Brown [IMAGED]

On June 13, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Bank Of America, N.A. vs Putnam [IMAGED]

On June 12, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Devon L. Lomayesva presiding.

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Jun 12, 2024

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About

Devon L. Lomayesva
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment San Diego County Superior Court, Department - J-10	San Diego County Superior Court, Department - J-10
Education J.D., California Western School of Law - 1999 Bachelor's degree, San Diego State University - 1994	J.D., California Western School of Law - 1999 Bachelor's degree, San Diego State University - 1994
Official Website www.sdcourt.ca.gov	www.sdcourt.ca.gov

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Current Court:	CA - San Diego County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (760) 201-8002
Calendar Clerk:	+1 (760) 201-8243

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Staff Attorney	California Indian Legal Services	None
Staff Attorney	California Indian Lands Office	None
Directing Attorney	California Indian Legal Services	None
In-house Counsel	Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel	San Diego County, California
Executive Director	California Indian Legal Services	None
Tribal Attorney	Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians	Riverside County, California
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	None
Chief Judge	Intertribal Court of Southern California	San Diego County, California
Judge	San Diego County Superior Court	San Diego County, California