Judge Kory E. Mathewson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

California Bar #: 198758 (1998)

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

The Hon. Kory E. Mathewson is a judge for the Superior Court of San Bernardino County in California. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom on July 1, 2022, filling a vacancy created by the passing of the Hon. Pamela P. King.


Mathewson earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from California State University, Fullerton. He then continued his studies at Southwestern University School of Law, where he completed a J.D. in 1998.


During law school, Mathewson clerked for the United States Attorney's Office and the Department of Corporations. After immediately passing the bar, he worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and established his criminal law practice. Prior to joining the bench, he was an experienced trial attorney practicing in the areas of violent crimes, theft crimes, driving under the influence, drug cases, domestic violence and juvenile cases.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kory E. Mathewson

On August 13, 2026 a wrongful termination unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

Aug 13, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 17, 2026

On July 28, 2026 a wrongful termination unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 24, 2026

On May 8, 2026 an other employment unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Other Employment Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2026

On April 14, 2026 an other employment unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Apr 14, 2026

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Other Employment Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 24, 2026

On April 13, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections -reduced filing fee limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

Apr 13, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections -Reduced Filing Fee Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2026

On April 8, 2026 an other employment unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Other Employment Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2026

On March 24, 2026 an other employment unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Other Employment Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 28, 2026

On March 18, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000 or Less Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2026

On March 17, 2026 an other petition (not spec) unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Mar 17, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Other Petition (Not Spec) Unlimited

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2026

On March 13, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

Mar 13, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2026

On March 2, 2026 a complaint in interpleader unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Mar 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Complaint in Interpleader Unlimited

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

General Equitable

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2026

On March 2, 2026 a wrongful termination unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Mar 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2026

On February 23, 2026 an other employment unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Feb 23, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Other Employment Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2026

On February 23, 2026 a writ of mandate unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Feb 23, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Writ of Mandate Unlimited

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2026

On February 23, 2026 a writ of mandate unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Feb 23, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Writ of Mandate Unlimited

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2026

On February 23, 2026 an other pi/pd/wd unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Other PI/PD/WD Unlimited

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2026

On February 17, 2026 an other employment unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Feb 17, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Other Employment Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2026

On February 13, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000 or Less Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2026

On February 5, 2026 a civil rights unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Feb 05, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Civil Rights Unlimited

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2026

On February 3, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2026

On February 2, 2026 a complex civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Complex Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Coordinated Proceeding

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2026

On January 29, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Kory E. Mathewson Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kory E. Mathewson

Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2026

On January 29, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Jan 29, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2026

On January 28, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections -reduced filing fee limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Kory E. Mathewson presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Jan 28, 2026

Status

Removal

Judge

Hon. Kory E. Mathewson Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kory E. Mathewson

Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections -Reduced Filing Fee Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026