Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

San Diego County Superior Court, Department S-6

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor is a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court in California[1]. Thompson-Taylor was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 14, 2022, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Margie G. Woods[2].

Her bench assignments have included family law matters[1].

Educational background

Thompson-Taylor earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. At the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, she completed a J.D. in 1995[3]. As a law student, Thompson-Taylor served as a legal intern to Senator John McCain. She also handled cases as a guardian ad litem for an indigenous tribe in Arizona.

Career history

After completing law school, Thompson-Taylor began her legal career as a deputy district attorney with the San Diego County District Attorney's Office in 1995[4]. Her work there included misdemeanor trials, preliminary hearings, felony trials, and mental health cases. In the years that followed, she served as the sole prosecutor of the JUDGE Unit, which was designed to combat gangs. She was also a member of the Special Operations Unit. Her later positions at the office included team leader, assistant chief, and division chief[4]. By the end of her prosecutorial service, she had become chief of the Insurance Fraud and Workplace Justice Division[4]. In that role, she managed seven units funded by grants from the California Department of Insurance and oversaw investigations and prosecutions involving insurance fraud and workplace violations[4]. Her responsibilities also included grant writing and budget management[4].

Among her honors were the Thurgood Marshall Award and the Legal Trailblazer Award from the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association[4].

Personal life

At the time of her appointment, Thompson-Taylor was a resident of Chula Vista, California. In discussing her path to prosecution, Thompson-Taylor described a public-service motivation and an interest in fair representation and just determinations in the criminal justice system[4]. Outside the courtroom, she served on the board of directors and Board Development Committee of Girl Scouts of San Diego[5]. Her community involvement also included participation as a community leader in the San Diego County Bar Association's Leadership Academy[6].

Thompson-Taylor is registered as a Democrat[1].

References

[1] Ballotpedia — Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor
[2] Governor of California Press Release (March 14, 2022)
[3] University of Arizona Law — Lawcat Alumni Hold Strong Presence on San Diego Bench
[4] DA News Center — Meet Deputy District Attorney Sherry Thompson-Taylor
[5] Girl Scouts of San Diego — Board of Directors
[6] San Diego County Bar Association — Leadership Academy

Recent Cases by Hon. Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor

LiDrazzah, Keilani vs LiDrazzah, Isabela Grajeda [IMAGED]

On February 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Feb 02, 2026

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Feb 08, 2026

Washington, Austin vs Sanchez, Aimee [IMAGED]

On January 30, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 30, 2026

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Feb 06, 2026

ZAMORA, GUILLERMO RUBEN vs SCHLUETER, JASON ELLIS [IMAGED]

On January 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 29, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

Toscano, Yolanda vs Toscano, Anacleto [IMAGED]

On January 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 29, 2026

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Feb 06, 2026

Minner, Jennifer Elizabeth vs Jitekar, Idan [IMAGED]

On January 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 29, 2026

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Feb 08, 2026

Sanchez, Aracely Mendoza vs Vasquez, Oswaldo Alonso [IMAGED]

On January 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Feb 06, 2026

GUTIERREZ, DAVID G. vs GUTIERREZ, ASHLEY J. [IMAGED]

On January 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

Anguiano-Ortega, Monique Angelique vs Anguiano-Ortega, Elizabeth [IMAGED]

On January 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

Coba Acosta, Martha L. vs Hansen, Michael [IMAGED]

On January 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 27, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

Rivera De Diaz, Alma Yalila vs Diaz, Hector Ruben [IMAGED]

On January 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 27, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

Rodriguez Yanes, David M. vs Cruz Lucas, Flor Nadia [IMAGED]

On January 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 27, 2026

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Jan 28, 2026

Arellanes Flores, Alma Leticia vs Hernandez Mendez, Oscar Estuardo [IMAGED]

On January 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 27, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

Sanchez, Eddie Ernesto vs Montemayor, Vanessa [IMAGED]

On January 26, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 26, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

SIQUEIROS, MARIO E. vs SIQUEIROS, RITA [IMAGED]

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Jan 27, 2026

Orozco, Victor Armando vs Ortiz, Elizabeth [IMAGED]

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Jan 26, 2026

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Jan 27, 2026

Soliven, Tania vs Soltero, Richard Anthony [IMAGED]

On January 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 23, 2026

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Jan 24, 2026

Thompson, Valenica White vs Evans, Toni [IMAGED]

On January 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 23, 2026

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Jan 24, 2026

FLORES, JORDY A. vs RIVERA, DAWN MICHELLE [IMAGED]

On January 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 23, 2026

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Jan 24, 2026

Micheal Samuels, Dylan Christopher vs Hernandez, Daisy [IMAGED]

On January 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 22, 2026

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Jan 23, 2026

Briones, Brian Anthony N vs Almazan, Merylle P [IMAGED]

On January 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 22, 2026

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Jan 23, 2026

Gonzalez, Jazmin vs Juarez, Juan [IMAGED]

On January 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 21, 2026

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Jan 22, 2026

Lorenzo, Azucena vs Galvez Javier, Carlos Gregorio [IMAGED]

On January 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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Jan 22, 2026

RAMOS, ARACELI INFANTE vs RAMOS ROSAS, LUIS MIGUEL [IMAGED]

On January 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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Jan 21, 2026

Lopez, Javier vs Zamora Eusebio, Silvia [IMAGED]

On January 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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About

Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor
Current Appointment San Diego County Superior Court, Department S-6	San Diego County Superior Court, Department S-6
Education J.D., University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law Bachelor's degree, University of Southern California	J.D., University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law Bachelor's degree, University of Southern California