Judge Stephen W. Berrier: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Yuba County Superior Court, Department 4

CA Bar #: 114463 (December 1984)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Stephen W. Berrier is a judge for the Yuba County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. James L. Curry (Ret.).

He is a registered Republican.

Judge Berrier received his B.S. from the University of California, Davis. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1984.

Prior to his appointment to the bench, Berrier spent his entire legal career in private practice. He joined the law firm Rich, Fuidge, Morris, and Lane as an associate in 1984. At the time of his appointment to the state bench, Berrier was practicing as a partner at the firm.

While on the Superior Court, some of Judge Berrier's assignments have included Domestic Violence, Family Law, Probate and Civil Law, Small Claims, and Unlawful Detainers.

Recent Cases by Hon. Stephen W. Berrier

Solorio vs. Magana

On January 5, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Jan 05, 2026

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Torts

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Jan 08, 2026

Estate of Arnold Dwayne Daniel

On December 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 29, 2025

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Probate

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Jan 06, 2026

Estate of Kerry Neil Ruff

On December 24, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 24, 2025

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Closed

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Probate

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General Probate

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Jan 06, 2026

Matter of George Leland Johnson

On December 24, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 24, 2025

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Probate

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Jan 06, 2026

Matter of Melanie Odesha

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 23, 2025

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Stipulated Judgment

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Jan 06, 2026

Estate of Joe Self

On December 19, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 19, 2025

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Jan 06, 2026

Estate of Ayad Abduizahra Kadum Alyassiry

On December 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 18, 2025

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Dec 19, 2025

Beshore vs. Ford Motor Company

On December 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 18, 2025

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Dec 18, 2025

Garcia vs. Raade

On December 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 17, 2025

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Torts

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General Torts

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Dec 18, 2025

Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC vs. Meadors

On December 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 17, 2025

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Property

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General Property

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Dec 18, 2025

Sylva vs. Pajimola

On December 16, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 16, 2025

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Dec 16, 2025

Estate of Muni Sachindran

On December 16, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 16, 2025

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Probate

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General Probate

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Dec 17, 2025

Balzli vs. Rodriguez

On December 15, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 15, 2025

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Dec 15, 2025

Barnes vs. Craven

On December 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 12, 2025

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Dec 12, 2025

Riley vs. Milligan

On December 11, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 11, 2025

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Dec 11, 2025

McFall vs. Rivera Portillo

On December 11, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 11, 2025

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Dec 11, 2025

Madsen vs. Parra

On December 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 10, 2025

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Dec 10, 2025

Young vs. Manzanales

On December 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 10, 2025

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Dec 11, 2025

Curry vs. Lee

On December 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 09, 2025

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Dec 09, 2025

Estate of Jeffrey Kirn

On December 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 09, 2025

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Dec 10, 2025

Rich vs. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

On December 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 09, 2025

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Dec 09, 2025

Estate of Derrick James Ramorini

On December 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 09, 2025

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Dec 10, 2025

Monroe vs. Delatore

On December 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 09, 2025

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C'Ship of Rose Faith Robertson

On December 8, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Stephen W. Berrier presiding.

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Dec 08, 2025

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Dec 09, 2025

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About

Stephen W. Berrier
Current Appointment Yuba County Superior Court, Department 4	Yuba County Superior Court, Department 4
Education B.S., University of California, Davis J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1984	B.S., University of California, Davis J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1984

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Current Court:	CA - Yuba County Superior Court
Family Law/Probate:	+1 (530) 740-1800 x5
Small Claims:	+1 (530) 740-1800 x3 x1
Unlawful Detainers:	+1 (530) 740-1800 x3 x5