Judge Gary S. Slossberg: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

El Dorado County Superior Court, Department 8, 12

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Gary S. Slossberg is a judge for the El Dorado County Superior Court in California.[1] Slossberg was elected to the bench on June 7, 2022, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Kenneth J. Melikian.[2][3]

During his judicial service, his assignments have included Behavioral Health Court, CARE Court, juvenile dependency, Veterans Treatment Court, guardianships, and restraining-order calendars.[4] He has also overseen the tribal-state joint jurisdiction Family Wellness Court alongside the chief judge of the Shingle Springs Tribal Court.[5] In 2025, Slossberg ruled that South Lake Tahoe's Measure T initiative governing short-term rentals violated the dormant Commerce Clause because its exception for permanent residents discriminated against nonresidents.[6]

Educational background

Slossberg earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Florida in 1998. At the University of Florida, he completed a master's degree in political science in 2001. At Harvard Law School, he completed a J.D. in 2003. That year, he received the Gary Bellow Public Service Award from his classmates.[7] Slossberg later obtained a master's degree in elementary education from Loyola Marymount University in 2005.

Career history

After completing graduate study, Slossberg began his legal career as a legal education coordinator for Peace Over Violence in 2005. He remained in that role until 2007, when he joined the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice as a staff attorney. In 2010, Slossberg moved to South Lake Tahoe to serve as a staff attorney with Live Violence Free, where he represented low-income clients in family law matters.[3]

Two years later, he transitioned to the El Dorado County Superior Court as a family law facilitator and self-help attorney. That work also included service as a temporary judge in traffic and small claims matters.[3] In 2016, Slossberg joined the Judicial Council of California as an attorney supporting the Assembly Bill 1058 Child Support Program and coordinating its statewide child support training conference.[3] On November 9, 2020, Presiding Judge Suzanne Kingsbury appointed him court commissioner for the El Dorado County Superior Court.[3]

His professional service also included volunteer instruction at People's College of Law in corporations, professional responsibility, community property, and the philosophy of law.[3] In 2015, he received an Award of Merit from the California Commission on Access to Justice and the Legal Aid Association of California.[3]

Personal life

Outside the courtroom, Slossberg's community service included the boards of Hollywood United and the East Hollywood Neighborhood Councils. He also served with the Legal Aid Association of California and the Violence Prevention Coalition of Greater Los Angeles.

References

[1] California Courts — Judges Roster
[2] Legal Professionals, Inc. — Superior Court of El Dorado Swearing-In Ceremony
[3] South Tahoe Now — Commissioner Gary Slossberg Announces Run for El Dorado County Judge
[4] El Dorado County Superior Court — Judicial Assignments
[5] Shingle Springs Rancheria — Tribal Court
[6] City of South Lake Tahoe — Civic Alerts
[7] Harvard Law School — Past Winners of the Gary Bellow Public Service Award

Recent Cases by Hon. Gary S. Slossberg

BILLY HUFFMAN vs. SCOT GRAHAM

On May 19, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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May 21, 2026

GIOVANNI RIGHINI v. PRESTON CURTIN

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DENISE LYNN MICHUL v. CHARLES POTTER III

On May 15, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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Conservatorship of Dhanya Reddy Bojja

On May 14, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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May 14, 2026

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May 20, 2026

Joshua A. Rodriguez vs Tanner Willard

On May 11, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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May 11, 2026

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May 14, 2026

Angelic Madson vs Helen Nguyen

On May 11, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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May 11, 2026

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Scott Martin Olsen vs Joshua Smalley

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May 14, 2026

BRUCE GILBERT vs. Peter Dominic "Dom" DePuglia

On May 6, 2026 a family law/support case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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May 13, 2026

LAYLA FAITH RODRIGUEZ AMEEN vs. NADIYAH AMEEN SOLIS

On May 5, 2026 a family law/support case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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May 06, 2026

Lisa Suzanne Tinker vs. Erin Leigh Tinker

On April 28, 2026 a family law/support case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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Apr 28, 2026

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Apr 29, 2026

SANDRA HOPKINS vs. SUMMER HOPKINS

On April 17, 2026 a family law/support case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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Apr 17, 2026

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Apr 22, 2026

Athena Quinn Singh vs Donald Haskell

On April 9, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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Apr 09, 2026

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Apr 12, 2026

Sarah Rose Bullivant vs. Emilio Conde Bullivant

On April 8, 2026 a family law/support case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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Apr 10, 2026

Zachary Kast v Kaitlien Arnold

On March 26, 2026 a family law/support case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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Mar 26, 2026

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Mar 27, 2026

Todd Richard Moore vs Joseph Allen Barnes

On March 26, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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Mar 26, 2026

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Mar 27, 2026

Joseph Ryan v Adrian Stroh

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Levi Ocampo vs. Delaney LeeAnn Alascano-Young

On March 12, 2026 a family law/support case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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Mar 13, 2026

Tiffany Peil vs. Garrett Hoard

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Laura L. Brandon vs Kathryn E. Sterner

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Mar 13, 2026

MERLIN TURNER vs. JUSTIN CHASE BUTLER GREEN

On March 10, 2026 a family law/support case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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Mar 12, 2026

JILL SALMONS vs. ERIC SALMONS

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Mar 12, 2026

BEVERLY MOORE vs. KENNETH HOWARD MOORE

On March 10, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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Mar 11, 2026

Tiffany Peil vs. Garrett Hoard

On March 9, 2026 a family law/support case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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Mar 12, 2026

Lannette Castaneda vs. Michael Thompson

On March 6, 2026 a family law/support case was filed in the jurisdiction of El Dorado County. Judge Gary S. Slossberg presiding.

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About

Gary S. Slossberg
Current Appointment El Dorado County Superior Court, Department 8, 12	El Dorado County Superior Court, Department 8, 12
Education Master's degree, Loyola Marymount University - 2005 J.D., Harvard Law School - 2003 Master's degree, University of Florida - 2001 Bachelor's degree, University of Florida - 1998	Master's degree, Loyola Marymount University - 2005 J.D., Harvard Law School - 2003 Master's degree, University of Florida - 2001 Bachelor's degree, University of Florida - 1998

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - El Dorado County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (530) 621-7470
South Lake Tahoe Branch:	+1 (530) 573-3044

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Commissioner	Superior Court of California	El Dorado County, California
Attorney	Judicial Council of California	Sacramento County, California
Family Law Facilitator	Superior Court of California	El Dorado County, California
Staff Attorney	South Lake Tahoe Women's Center	None
Legal Education Coordinator	Peace Over Violence	None
Staff Attorney	LA Center for Law and Justice	Los Angeles County, California