Judge Kellee C. Westbrook: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Stanislaus County Superior Court, Department 25

CA Bar #: 206154 (January 2000)

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

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Kellee C. Westbrook is a judge for the Stanislaus County Superior Court in California[1]. Westbrook was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on December 22, 2017, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. William A. Mayhew[2].

While on the bench, Westbrook has presided in the Family Law Department. In July 2026, the court's judges confirmed her as presiding judge following the resignation of Sonny Sandhu[3]. Before that confirmation, she had served as assistant presiding judge[3].

Educational background

Westbrook earned a B.A. from San Francisco State University[4]. At the University of California, Davis School of Law, she completed a J.D. in 1999[5]. She was admitted to the State Bar of California (January 2000).

Career history

After law school, Westbrook began her legal career as a research attorney with the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office (1999 to 2000). In 2000, she worked briefly as a deputy public defender with the Napa County Public Defender's Office. Later that year, Westbrook joined the Stanislaus County Public Defender's Office and continued in the same role until 2008. She then entered private practice as an associate with Perry and Associates (2008 to 2017). Alongside that work, she taught as an instructor at Heald College (2011 to 2013).

Personal life

Outside the courtroom, Westbrook's husband, Robert B. Westbrook, has also served as a judge on the Stanislaus County Superior Court. He joined that court after an appointment by former Governor Jerry Brown in 2012.

Westbrook is registered as a Democrat[6].

References

[1] California Courts — Superior Courts Judges Roster
[2] Governor of California Press Release (December 22, 2017)
[3] Stanislaus Superior Court News Release (July 1, 2026)
[4] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile of Kellee C. Westbrook
[5] University of California, Davis School of Law — Five King Hall Alumni Appointed California Superior Court Judges
[6] California Secretary of State — 2026 Complete Roster

Recent Cases by Hon. Kellee C. Westbrook

NOLAND, LILLIAN vs JOHNSON, JERAMY

On May 28, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 28, 2021

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Closed

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Family

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Jun 05, 2025

MALFAVON, ROSALINA vs SOTOLOPEZ, JESUS MANUEL

On May 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 27, 2021

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Active

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Family

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Jun 25, 2021

DAYTON, DJUNA JEAN vs JOHNSON, MAKEDA

On May 26, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 26, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 05, 2025

JOHNSON, YVONNE DELPHINE vs COTTON, JOHN EDWARD, III

On May 26, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 26, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 05, 2025

ARMENTA, VALERIE vs OBRA, WILLIAM THOMAS

On May 26, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 26, 2021

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Family

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Jun 23, 2021

JIMENEZ, NANCY vs JIMENEZ, MIGUEL ANGEL

On May 26, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 26, 2021

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Jun 22, 2021

RUFIN, CARRIE LEE vs RODRIGUEZ, JOHN STEVE

On May 25, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 25, 2021

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Jun 18, 2021

LOVETT, PAMELA vs SALINAS, RAMIRO

On May 21, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 21, 2021

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Jun 17, 2021

JOHNSON, CAROLYN ONCIANO vs BOBO, SHINETTE C

On May 21, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 21, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 05, 2025

JIMINEZ, DAVID ANTHONY vs JIMINEZ, SASHA CHANRA

On May 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 20, 2021

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Active

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Family

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Jun 17, 2021

FRISCIA, ASHLEY vs SINGH, HARKAMALJIT

On May 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

Filed

May 19, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 05, 2025

RODARTE, FERNANDO vs RIOS, GIANNINA

On May 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 17, 2021

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Active

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jun 05, 2025

ANDERSON, ANTHONY JOHN vs ANDERSON, TIFFANY KAY

On May 14, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 14, 2021

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Family

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Jun 15, 2021

VARGAS, LAVERNE vs VARGAS, JOHN JOSEPH

On May 13, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 13, 2021

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Jun 09, 2021

RUCKER, KAREN ELAINE vs RUCKER, ERNEST ALAN

On May 13, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 13, 2021

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Jun 09, 2021

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs TACKETT, SCOTT ALLEN

On May 6, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 06, 2021

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Closed

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Aug 30, 2023

YOUNGER, JOAN ELLEN vs KENT, JASON SCOTT

On May 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 05, 2021

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Active

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May 28, 2021

URBINA, ADAN TELLO vs VASQUEZ, JESSE

On May 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 05, 2021

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Jun 24, 2021

HAIDAR, FRANCIS vs ISMAEIL, MOHAMED SAYED HAFEZ ALI

On May 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 04, 2021

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Closed

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Family

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Jun 05, 2025

OWENS, NIEJAMA vs BENSON, CLARK EDWARD

On May 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 04, 2021

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Jun 22, 2021

MILLENTREE, KIM ELAINE vs HOLCOMB, DARNELL

On May 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 04, 2021

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May 26, 2021

NUNEZ, JESSICA vs BROWN, ZACHERY SAMUEL

On May 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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May 03, 2021

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May 26, 2021

CALDERON, JUANA vs CALDERON, ROSALIA

On April 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

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Apr 30, 2021

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Active

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Jun 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, KEVIN vs WASHINGTON, MICHAEL J

On April 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Kellee C. Westbrook presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 05, 2025

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About

Kellee C. Westbrook
Current Appointment Stanislaus County Superior Court, Department 25	Stanislaus County Superior Court, Department 25
Education J.D., University of California, Davis School of Law - 1999 B.A., San Francisco University	J.D., University of California, Davis School of Law - 1999 B.A., San Francisco University

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Stanislaus County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (209) 530-3100 x8 x3 x3 x5
Family Law Department:	+1 (209) 530-3100 x6

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Perry and Associates	Stanislaus County, California
Instructor	Heald College	San Francisco County, California
Deputy Public Defender	Stanislaus County Public Defender’s Office	Stanislaus County, California
Deputy Public Defender	Napa County Public Defender's Office	Napa County, California
Research Attorney	Sacramento County Public Defender's Office	Sacramento County, California