Judge Hugh Swift for Superior Court Judge

Come talk with Judge Hugh Swift at one or both of his scheduled meet and greets in Copperopolis.

Sunday October 12, 1:00 to 3:00 at the Copperopolis Armory.

Monday October 13, 2-4 pm at Roasters Coffee Corner in Town Square.

Judge Hugh Swift for Superior Court Judge Dept Two

   The experience Judge Hugh Swift has acquired over his 29 year legal career uniquely qualifies him for the position he currently holds – Calaveras County Superior Court Judge.  As recently noted by retired Judge Douglas Mewhinney, “Judge Swift’s breadth of experience is indispensable in a two-judge court.”

   For the first 13 years of his career, Judge Swift practiced civil litigation in Southern California.  In 1999 he moved to Calaveras County and began his career with the California courts working as a research attorney for the Amador Superior Court.  Soon thereafter he was promoted  to the position of Court Executive Officer.  In 2006 Judge Swift was appointed to serve as a Superior Court Commissioner. As a commissioner, Judge Swift presided over Child Support and Small Claims cases on a weekly basis. The decisions he made in those cases had the same legal force and effect as the decisions he currently makes as a judge. In December 2013, Judge Swift was appointed to the Calaveras Superior Court after a lengthy and thorough vetting process by the California State Bar’s Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE).  A process only judges who are appointed by the Governor are required to go through; which is designed to determine an applicant’s qualifications, character and judicial demeanor

   Currently, Judge Swift hears criminal, civil, traffic, family law, probate, domestic violence and civil harassment cases.   Since taking the bench, Judge Swift has presided over felony and misdemeanor jury trials, in addition to civil, family law and probate court trials.

Judge Swift hears the Drug Court calendar and is working with the Court’s justice partners and veteran’s advocates to establish a Veterans Treatment Court.  More than 20 Superior Court Judges, including Judge John Martin and retired Judge Mewhinney of the Calaveras Superior Court endorse Judge Swift.  In addition, he enjoys the support of educators, health care professionals, small business owners and members of the community.

   Judge Hugh Swift has lived in Calaveras County for 15 years, where he is raising his children and is active in his community. Judge Swift was a partner in Newsome Harlow Wine and a member of the board of directors of Mind Matter Clinic in Murphys.  He enjoys spending time hiking, hunting, riding horses and watching his daughters dance and play soccer.

   Judge Swift has not sought the endorsement of any political party for this non partisan position.

Elect Tim Healy Superior Court Judge Dept 2

Paid for by Tim Healy for Superior Court Judge 2014.  FPPC # 1362643

My name is Tim Healy and I’m running for Superior Court Judge Department 2.  I am the only candidate for Department 2 who as a Criminal Prosecutor has dedicated his professional career to public safety, victims’ rights and seeking justice for all. 

Elect Tim Healy for Judge Dept 2

Paid for by Tim Healy for Superior Court Judge 2014.  FPPC # 1362643

My name is Tim Healy and I’m running for Superior Court Judge Department 2.  I am the only candidate for Department 2 who as a Criminal Prosecutor has dedicated his professional career to public safety, victims’ rights and seeking justice for all. 

Superior Court Judge candidate interviews

To read a candidates interview, please click on their name.

Hugh Swift

Grant Barrett

Dana Pheil

Ken Foley

John Trifilo

Tim Healy

Elect Tim Healy for Judge Dept 2

Paid for by Tim Healy for Superior Court Judge 2014.  FPPC # 1362643

My name is Tim Healy and I’m running for Superior Court Judge Department 2.  I am the only candidate for Department 2 who as a Criminal Prosecutor has dedicated his professional career to public safety, victims’ rights and seeking justice for all. 

Complete Calaveras County Superior Court Judge candidate interviews

To read a candidates interview, please click on their name.

Hugh Swift

Grant Barrett

Dana Pheil

Ken Foley

John Trifilo

Tim Healy

Elect Tim Healy for Judge Dept 2

Come and Meet the Candidate!  Tim wants to meet you personally and have the opportunity to hear you voice your concerns and questions regarding our Historic Judicial election this June 3^rd!

Meet Tim:

May 4 @ The Valley Springs Veterans’ Hall @ 189 Pine St in Valley Springs from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
 5-5 Burger Bar @ 1225 Main Street Angels Camp from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Refreshments will be served. RSVP’s appreciated (736-6122).

Paid for by Tim Healy for Superior Court Judge 2014.  FPPC # 1362643

Elect Tim Healy for Judge Dept 2

Paid for by Tim Healy for Superior Court Judge 2014.  FPPC # 1362643

My name is Tim Healy and I’m running for Superior Court Judge Department 2.  I am the only candidate for Department 2 who as a Criminal Prosecutor has dedicated his professional career to public safety, victims’ rights and seeking justice for all. 

Copper Attorney on short list for Superior Court Judicial Appointment

Charles Robinson, a resident of Copperopolis since 2000, sits on a very short, very prestigious list of attorneys that have been vetted by the governor's many levels of judicial revue. The final level - Judicial Nominations Evaluation Commission - whittled down the list of applicants to four being held as qualified for appointment to Calaveras County Superior Court: Copperopolis resident and Redwood City attorney Charles Robinson, Calaveras County deputy district attorney Dana Pfeil, San Andreas attorney Steven Airola,  and Calaveras County court commissioner Grant Barrett.

Robinson began practicing law in 1974. For the last 30 years of his career Robinson has focused on criminal law, trying over 50 cases. He handled and tried civil cases prior to his entering the criminal law field. In 2000 Robinson was hired as Assistant Chief Defender of the San Mateo County Private Defender Program (PDP) supervising 125 + attorneys and investigators while they handled approximately 24,000 cases per year. That same program received national recognition in 2012 and was awarded the highest award for defense - Harrison Tweed Award - awarded to the PDP for progressive defense of the indigent. That experience combined with his time as Assistant Executive Director of the San Mateo County Bar and work on a local board Robinson says has taught him "aspects of employment law, construction law,administrative law, and governmental law."