Judge James G. Bertoli: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Sonoma County Superior Court, Department Courtroom 22

CA Bar #: 122554 (January 1986)

Biography

The Hon. James G. Bertoli is a judge on the Superior Court of Sonoma County in California. He was elected to the bench in 2000.

Bertoli earned a B.A. in economics, with an emphasis in labor and agriculture, from the University of California, Davis. He then completed a J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1985. As a law student, Bertoli clerked for the Legal Department of the California Teachers Association.

Prior to his election to the bench, Bertoli was an attorney in his own private practice, where he specialized in family law and public sector matters.

He was a recipient of the Rex Sater Excellence in Family Law Award from the Sonoma County Bar Association in 2013.

Born and raised in Sebastopol, Bertoli attended Analy High School. Many have noted the extent to which his chambers have been converted into a baseball museum, filled with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves of baseball card albums. He has also been a player on the Tigers of the Redwood Empire Baseball League.

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Cruz Munos vs Hilton Bramswig

On October 24, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Oct 24, 2024

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May 07, 2025

Sonoma County Sheriff's OfficevsFernando Nunez

On October 10, 2024 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Oct 10, 2024

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Dismissal

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Family

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Domestic Violence

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Mar 14, 2025

MILLER vs Peterson

On October 8, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Oct 08, 2024

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PHILBROOK/Da Silva Dissolution

On October 7, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Oct 07, 2024

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Dismissal

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Family

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Mar 14, 2025

Leon vs Aguilar Tabora

On October 3, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Oct 03, 2024

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Mar 14, 2025

Heil vs SANDERSON, JR

On October 2, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Oct 02, 2024

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Mar 14, 2025

Beebe/Brogan Dissolution

On September 30, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 30, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Mar 14, 2025

Torres Sosa vs Herrera

On September 30, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 30, 2024

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Mar 14, 2025

Godinez Garcia vs ESTRADA

On September 30, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 30, 2024

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Family

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May 28, 2025

Luebke vs Armanino

On September 25, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 25, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Mar 14, 2025

TORAL vs Maldonado

On September 24, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 24, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Mar 14, 2025

Watson vs Dazet

On September 24, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 24, 2024

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Dismissal

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Mar 14, 2025

CASE CONSOLIDATED with 24FL01956 - Rodriguez vs Esquivel

On September 24, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 24, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Mar 14, 2025

Zappelli vs Perez Arellano

On September 19, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 19, 2024

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Dismissal

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Mar 14, 2025

Marshall vs Alegria

On September 18, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 18, 2024

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Mar 14, 2025

RAMIRES VALENCIA vs RICO

On September 17, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 17, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Luna Martinez vs Sheradan Vega Martinez

On September 17, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 17, 2024

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Mar 15, 2025

Jackson, Jackson Summary Dissolution

On September 13, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 13, 2024

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Commercial

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Dissolution

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Mar 14, 2025

Myers vs Green

On September 13, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 13, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Sep 19, 2024

Cookman vs CAIN

On September 12, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 12, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Mar 14, 2025

TEWOLDEBERHAN vs O'BRIEN

On September 11, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 11, 2024

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Aug 11, 2025

Haaland vs Klein

On September 11, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

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Sep 11, 2024

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Jan 04, 2025

Erickson McNally/McNally Dissolution

On September 11, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2024

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Dismissal

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Mar 14, 2025

Eyob vs Mebrahtu

On September 11, 2024 a family case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge James G. Bertoli presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2024

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Dismissal

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About

James G. Bertoli
Current Appointment Sonoma County Superior Court, Department Courtroom 22	Sonoma County Superior Court, Department Courtroom 22
Education J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law - 1985 B.A., University of California, Davis	J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law - 1985 B.A., University of California, Davis