Judge Jane Gaskell: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Sonoma County Superior Court, Department 17

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

The Hon. Jane Gaskell is a judge on the Sonoma County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom on May 19, 2023, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Jamie Thistlethwaite.

Gaskell earned a J.D. from Empire College School of Law. She was licensed to practice in California (2010).

After graduating from law school, Gaskell began her legal career as a law clerk with the Sonoma County Public Defender’s Office. She served in that capacity until 2011, at which time she entered into private practice as an associate at Andrian & Gallenson. Then, in 2020, she became a named partner of Andrian, Gallenson & Gaskell.

Gaskell was a resident of Sonoma County at the time of her appointment.

She is registered as a Democrat.

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Petition of Amanda Prince-Lubawy

On January 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 21, 2026

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Jan 21, 2026

Petition of Diana Anabel Hernandez Arteaga

On January 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 21, 2026

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Jan 21, 2026

Hernandez vs California Department of Motor Vehicles

On January 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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Petition of Leena Karhu

On January 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 13, 2026

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Jan 13, 2026

Petition of Ashley Lawrence

On January 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 12, 2026

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Jan 12, 2026

Pacific Gas And Electric Company vs Jackson Family Wines, Inc

On January 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Jan 20, 2026

Velocity Investments Llc vs Haskins

On January 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Jan 22, 2026

Capital One N.A. vs Ciabatti

On January 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Jan 21, 2026

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. vs Chavis

On January 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Jan 22, 2026

Capital One N.A. vs Neeley

On January 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Jan 22, 2026

Haig-Arack vs. Carver

On January 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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Jan 22, 2026

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs Smith

On January 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 07, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

CSAA Insurance Exchange vs Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.

On January 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 07, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs Miller

On January 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 07, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

Jefferson Capital Systems Llc vs Mercado

On January 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 07, 2026

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Jan 20, 2026

Petition of Gene Samuel Libeu

On January 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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Probate

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Jan 06, 2026

Onemain Financial, Llc As Servicer For ('asf') Wilmington Trust, N.a., As Issuer Loan Trustee For Onemain Financial Issuance Trust 2022-2 vs Inong

On January 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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Jan 15, 2026

Capital One, N.A. vs Wlodarczyk

On January 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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Jan 15, 2026

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. vs Albor

On January 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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Jan 15, 2026

SANDOVAL ALDUCIN vs SAKREN

On January 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

Protea Financial, LLC vs Distilled Spirits USA, Inc.

On January 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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Jan 15, 2026

ACGD-Light, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company vs Daylight Wine Company, a California Limited Liability Company

On January 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

Capital One N.a. vs Smith

On January 5, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 05, 2026

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Jan 14, 2026

Lvnv Funding LLC vs Witham

On January 5, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Jane Gaskell presiding.

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Jan 05, 2026

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About

Jane Gaskell
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Sonoma County Superior Court, Department 17	Sonoma County Superior Court, Department 17
Education J.D., Empire College School of Law - 2010	J.D., Empire College School of Law - 2010
Official Website sonoma.courts.ca.gov	sonoma.courts.ca.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Sonoma County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (707) 521-6723

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Law Clerk	Office of the Sonoma County Public Defender	Sonoma County, California
Associate	Andrian & Gallenson	Sonoma County, California
Partner	Andrian, Gallenson & Gaskell	Sonoma County, California
Judge	Sonoma County Superior Court	Sonoma County, California