Judge Lewis A. Davis - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Lewis A. Davis (Ret.) was a judge for the Contra Costa County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. William O'Malley (Ret.). Davis retired in 2022.

While on the bench, Davis presided in the Criminal Division.

He received a B.A. in philosophy from Clark University in 1970. Davis went on to earn his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1981.

He joined the Alameda County District Attorney's Office as a deputy district attorney in 1984. During his six-year tenure there, he held an assignment in the Homicide Division. Then, in 1990, Davis became an Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California, where he remained until his appointment to the bench.

His memberships included serving as the executive director of the California Juvenile Court Law Revision Commission and as a member of the planning committee for the Violence Against Women Education Project. Davis also served on the Diversity on the Bench Contra Costa Committee, where he helped compile a judicial mentoring handbook to help promote diversity.

In addition, he taught on the subjects of Protective Orders and Reducing Lethality in Domestic Violence Cases and Hot Topics in Evidence at the Criminal Law Institute.

Davis is a registered Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lewis A. Davis

PETITION OF GRACIELA GONZALEZ

On January 17, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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PETITION OF DANIEL BRYAN BARR

On January 16, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Jan 16, 2020

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PETITION OF NATALYA SMIRNOVA

On January 4, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Jan 04, 2018

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ILEANA EVANS VS. THOMAS A. EVANS

On September 19, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Sep 19, 2013

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Dec 07, 2021

SANDY PUBILL VS. CLAUDIO PUBILL

On February 19, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Feb 19, 2013

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Mar 10, 2020

BEATRIZ HERNANDEZ VS HECTOR R. TELLEZ

On September 26, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Sep 26, 2007

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Oct 11, 2018

BOORNAZIAN VS RICKLA

On March 10, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Mar 10, 2006

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Apr 20, 2017

BANK OF AMERICA VS KACZMARCZYK

On December 16, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Dec 16, 2005

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Dismissal

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May 19, 2020

GREAT SENECA VS POMEROY

On December 5, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Dec 05, 2005

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May 19, 2020

PALISADES VS JOHNSON

On December 5, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Dec 05, 2005

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May 19, 2020

CAPITAL VS. SANCHEZ

On November 29, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Nov 29, 2005

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Dismissal

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May 19, 2020

FORD MOTOR CREDIT VS ACOSTA

On November 22, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Nov 22, 2005

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May 19, 2020

GREAT SENECA VS BYRNE

On November 21, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Nov 21, 2005

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May 19, 2020

GREAT SENECA VS NEELEY

On November 21, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Nov 21, 2005

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May 19, 2020

GREAT SENECA VS BARRAGAN

On November 21, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Nov 21, 2005

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May 19, 2020

PALISADES VS GAMMOND

On November 16, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Nov 16, 2005

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Dismissal

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May 19, 2020

PALISADES VS STEWART

On November 16, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Nov 16, 2005

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May 19, 2020

HERNANDEZ VS KUIPERS

On November 15, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Nov 15, 2005

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May 19, 2020

FIRST RESOLUTION VS. MOYRONG

On November 3, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Nov 03, 2005

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May 19, 2020

PCC VS BUCIO

On October 20, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Oct 20, 2005

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May 19, 2020

BANK OF AMERICA VS HOLT

On October 19, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Oct 19, 2005

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May 19, 2020

KOFF VS ONDRIK

On October 17, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Oct 17, 2005

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May 19, 2020

CHASE VS OLSEN

On October 4, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Oct 04, 2005

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May 19, 2020

HSBC BANK VS GILGINAS

On September 27, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Lewis A. Davis presiding.

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Sep 27, 2005

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Dismissal

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About

Lewis A. Davis
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment Contra Costa County Superior Court	Contra Costa County Superior Court
Election/Appointment 2008 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected	2008 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected
Education B.A., Clark University - 1970 J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1981	B.A., Clark University - 1970 J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1981

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Contra Costa County Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Deputy District Attorney	Alameda County District Attorney's Office	Alameda County, California
Assistant United States Attorney	United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California	Alameda County, California
Judge	Superior Court of California	Contra Costa County, California

Articles About Lewis A. Davis:

Office of Governor Gavin Newsom: Governor Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments 1.31.23

The Mercury News: East Bay Judge Threatens Sanctions if Murder Defendant Isn't Sent to Psych Ward

Administrative Office of the Courts: Violence Against Women Education Project

East Bay Times: Arnold Picks Prosecutor as Superior Court Judge

Contra Costa County Bar Association: Judicial Profile: Department 13 Honorable Lewis A. Davis

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