Judge Erin K. Alexander: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

San Bernardino County Superior Court, Department R19

CA Bar #: 196137 (June 1998)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Erin K. Alexander is a judge for the San Bernardino County Superior Court in California[1]. Alexander was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on May 21, 2013, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Douglas M. Elwell[2].

While on the bench, her assignments have included juvenile dependency matters, collaborative treatment courts, and service as assistant presiding judge of the Criminal Division at the Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse[3][4]. Her juvenile-court work has also included cases involving the Indian Child Welfare Act[5]. Alexander has served as a member and co-chair of the California Courts' Tribal-State Court Forum[6].

Educational background

Alexander earned a B.A. from the University of Dayton. She then completed a J.D. at Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law. She was admitted to the State Bar of California (June 1998).

Career history

After law school, Alexander began her legal career as a deputy alternate public defender with the Office of the Alternate Public Defender of San Diego County (1998 to 2005). In 2005, she transferred to the Office of the Public Defender of San Bernardino County, where she served as a deputy public defender through 2013.

Her honors have included the Judge Morris Award, presented in May 2024 in recognition of her service and leadership as a collaborative treatment court judge[4].

Personal life

Outside the courtroom, Alexander has participated in public education on the juvenile court system. In 2022, she took part in a virtual town hall on juvenile dependency cases and described the court's goal as keeping children with their parents when safe to do so[7]. Alexander has described collaborative treatment courts as a way to use the justice system to help defendants while maintaining community safety[3][4]. She also spoke at a Courts & Kids and Clergy conference about the juvenile court system[8].

Alexander is registered as a Democrat.

References

[1] Ballotpedia — Erin K. Alexander
[2] Governor of California Press Release (May 21, 2013)
[3] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile of Erin K. Alexander
[4] San Bernardino Superior Court Celebrates National Collaborative Treatment Court Month 2024
[5] California Courts E-Forum Newsletter (June 2022)
[6] California Courts E-Forum Newsletter (November 2020)
[7] San Bernardino Court Hosts Virtual Townhall on Juvenile Dependency Cases
[8] ICByte — Courts and Clergy Meet at Pastoral Center

Recent Cases by Hon. Erin K. Alexander

McGUIRE, PETER ANTHONY

On April 28, 2026 a writ of habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Cisneros et al -v- Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino Print

On June 30, 2025 a writ of mandate $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Jun 30, 2025

Torian Willis v. Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino Print

On June 17, 2025 a writ of mandate $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Jun 17, 2025

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Louis R. Fernandez Jr., et al -v- Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino Print

On April 11, 2025 a writ of mandate $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Apr 11, 2025

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Apr 11, 2025

KRISTINA DRAKE -N- DONALD MCGRATH JR Print

On September 19, 2022 a custody order - juvenile case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Sep 19, 2022

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Jun 16, 2025

The People of the State of California vs. Armando Herrera Print

On February 23, 2022 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Feb 23, 2022

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Aug 14, 2023

Nicole Surs -v- Jerome Rodgers Print

On January 5, 2022 a custody order - juvenile case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Jan 05, 2022

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Jun 13, 2025

Marie Maurer -v- Marc Miller Print

On August 20, 2021 a custody order - juvenile case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Aug 20, 2021

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Custody Order - Juvenile

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Nov 15, 2023

ALEXIS THOMPSON -V- LAURIE MANGUM

On March 25, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Mar 25, 2015

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Feb 16, 2022

IN THE MATTER RE: SARAH KILMER

On February 19, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Feb 19, 2015

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Jan 10, 2022

MATTER OF KAMERON BARNEY

On March 13, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Mar 13, 2014

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Jan 10, 2022

MATTER OF DEMELLO-DAWSON

On November 22, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 22, 2013

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Feb 16, 2022

MATTER OF HANS GEORG MILLER

On November 7, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 07, 2013

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Jan 11, 2022

MATTER OF DENISE LAFAYETTE BARNETT

On September 18, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Sep 18, 2013

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Jan 11, 2022

MATTER OF CECILIA PATINO-GONZALES

On September 16, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Sep 16, 2013

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Jan 08, 2022

HAROLD S BRUNSON

On September 6, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Sep 06, 2013

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Feb 19, 2022

IN RE MATTER OF VONG

On August 30, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Aug 30, 2013

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Jan 11, 2022

MATTER OF REBECCA MCGEE

On August 28, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Aug 28, 2013

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Jan 11, 2022

IN THE MATTER OF MUNOZ

On August 9, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Aug 09, 2013

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Jan 08, 2022

MATTER OF BARBARA LYNNE CIRINCIONE

On August 2, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Aug 02, 2013

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Jan 10, 2022

MATTER OF MERCHANT

On August 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Aug 01, 2013

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Feb 19, 2022

MTTR RE:JESSICA VEGA AND GILBERT VEGA

On July 22, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Jul 22, 2013

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Jan 10, 2022

MATTER OF DAVID CLARKE HERRICK

On July 18, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Jul 18, 2013

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Feb 15, 2022

MATTER OF JUSTIN SCOTT ALCORN

On July 17, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Erin K. Alexander presiding.

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Jul 17, 2013

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About

Erin K. Alexander
Current Appointment San Bernardino County Superior Court, Department R19	San Bernardino County Superior Court, Department R19
Education B.A., University of Dayton J.D., Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law	B.A., University of Dayton J.D., Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law

Documents related to Erin K. Alexander

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - San Bernardino County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (909) 269-8912
Dependency Information:	+1 (909) 269-8900
Dependency Mediation Information:	+1 (909) 269-8937

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Deputy Public Defender	Office of the Public Defender	San Bernardino County, California
Deputy Alternate Public Defender	Office of the Alternate Public Defender	San Diego County, California