Judge Gregory S. Tavill - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Gregory S. Tavill is a judge for the Superior Court of San Bernardino County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2007, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Stephen Ashworth.

Tavill earned a B.A. in economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1984. He then completed a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1987.

He began his legal career in San Francisco in 1987. He first worked as an associate at Gordon & Rees, litigating insurance defense, civil rights, and product liability cases. Two years later, he moved to Shea Stokes in San Diego. He practiced there as an associate for the next ten years, primarily handling insurance matters.

Then, in 1999, he joined the Office of the District Attorney of San Bernardino County as a deputy district attorney. He held this position until his appointment to the bench, serving in its Hardcore Gang Prosecution Unit.

His memberships have included the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the San Bernardino County Bar Association, and the Public Attorneys Association. He served as the director of the latter from 2002 to 2004.

He has served on the Board of Directors of Volunteers of America of Southwest California as well as United Way of San Diego County. He has also volunteered as a youth soccer referee for the American Youth Soccer Organization, and he has coached youth basketball in Upland and Rancho Cucamonga.

Tavill was born in Chicago Illinois.

He is registered as a Democrat.

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In the Matter of: Rutilio Orozco Print

On August 18, 2023 a writ of habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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In the Matter of : JESSICA CARLISLE Print

On August 10, 2023 a petitions for certificate of rehabilitation and pardon case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Jan 17, 2024

In the Matter of: CHRISTOPHER MARTIN Print

On July 26, 2023 a writ of habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Mar 13, 2024

In the Matter of: Derrick Jackson Print

On July 11, 2023 a writ of habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Oct 03, 2023

In the Matter of: Levi Adam Besheer Print

On May 11, 2023 a writ of habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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May 11, 2023

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Jan 11, 2024

In the Matter of: Raequan Jamell Tuggle Print

On December 20, 2022 a writ of habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Apr 03, 2024

The People of the State of California vs. Kristen Loraine Davino Print

On February 7, 2022 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Feb 07, 2022

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Aug 21, 2023

The People of the State of California vs. GIDEON CHANCE BURGER Print

On January 20, 2022 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Jan 20, 2022

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Aug 18, 2023

The People of the State of California vs. FRANCISCO SAUCEDO, III Print

On January 13, 2022 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Jan 13, 2022

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Oct 04, 2023

The People of the State of California vs. JEREMY MEAS CHEA Print

On January 10, 2022 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Jan 10, 2022

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Aug 26, 2022

The People of the State of California vs. JOSHUA OMAR HERRERA Print

On December 29, 2021 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Dec 29, 2021

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Aug 09, 2023

The People of the State of California vs. ENRIQUE OREA Print

On December 22, 2021 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Dec 22, 2021

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Aug 25, 2022

The People of the State of California vs. JUAN PABLOJR ALCONEDO

On December 21, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Tavill, Gregory S presiding.

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Dec 21, 2021

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Feb 15, 2022

The People of the State of California vs. GABRIEL JR CHAPA

On December 21, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Tavill, Gregory S presiding.

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Dec 21, 2021

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Feb 15, 2022

The People of the State of California vs. DAMON RASHAN TOWNSEND Print

On December 21, 2021 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Dec 21, 2021

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Aug 26, 2022

The People of the State of California vs. GARY HUBERT KEGELER

On December 21, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Tavill, Gregory S presiding.

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Dec 21, 2021

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Feb 15, 2022

The People of the State of California vs. HUMBERTO CRUZ Print

On December 21, 2021 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Dec 21, 2021

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Aug 16, 2023

The People of the State of California vs. FRAY MARTIN VERATORRES Print

On December 21, 2021 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Dec 21, 2021

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Aug 16, 2023

The People of the State of California vs. Jennifer Marie Stokes Print

On December 17, 2021 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Dec 17, 2021

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Aug 14, 2023

The People of the State of California vs. JACOB FERNANDEZ

On December 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Tavill, Gregory S presiding.

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Dec 17, 2021

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Feb 15, 2022

The People of the State of California vs. LAUFTON GENE ADDISON, III Print

On December 17, 2021 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Dec 17, 2021

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Aug 18, 2023

The People of the State of California vs. RAHSAAN JOSEPH DAVIS Print

On December 16, 2021 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Dec 16, 2021

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Closed

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Aug 09, 2023

The People of the State of California vs. Ariel Angelic Villa Print

On December 16, 2021 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Dec 16, 2021

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Probation

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Aug 21, 2023

The People of the State of California vs. Diamond Pearl Medina Print

On December 16, 2021 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Gregory S Tavill presiding.

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Dec 16, 2021

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Probation

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About

Gregory S. Tavill
Current Appointment San Bernardino County Superior Court, Department S20	San Bernardino County Superior Court, Department S20
Education J.D., University of San Diego School of Law - 1987 B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - 1984	J.D., University of San Diego School of Law - 1987 B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - 1984

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - San Bernardino County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (909) 521-3339
Criminal Information:	+1 (909) 384-1888

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Gordon & Rees	San Francisco County, California
Associate	Shea Stokes	San Diego County, California
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	San Bernardino County, California