Guy Castillo appointed to Superior Court by Newsom
Erin E. Guy Castillo, who served as a court commissioner for the past two years, was recently appointed a San Joaquin County Superior Court judge by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Guy Castillo is filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William D. Johnson.
“I’m honored to continue to serve the community I love. Thank you for believing in me and I’m humbled by Governor Newsom’s appointment,” said Guy
Castillo, 40, of Stockton.
As a court commissioner,
Guy Castillo handled criminal, traffic, civil and family law cases. Prior to her appointment as a commissioner, she was a partner at Parish Guy Castillo PC from 2014 to 2018. She was an associate at William H. Parish
PC from 2009 to 2014 and at Dowling, Aaron & Keeler Inc. from 2007 to 2009.
Guy Castillo was admitted to the California State Bar in December 2007. She earned a doctorate’s degree from the University of San Francisco, School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton. As an attorney, she was recognized by Super Lawyers as a rising star for over five consecutive years and listed as one of the top women lawyers in Northern California. SGuy Castillo has been active in the local community.
She has been president of the Mary Graham Children’s Foundation, the San Joaquin County Bar Association, and currently serves as president of the Judge Consuelo M. Callahan American Inns of Court. She has also served as a board member for both the Leadership Stockton Alumni Association and Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce.
“Our court is thrilled, although not surprised that Erin has been appointed to the bench in San Joaquin County,” Presiding Judge Xapuri B. Villapudua said of Guy Castillo’s appointment to the bench. “Our bench will benefit from her legal acumen, integrity, work ethic, and her dedication to the rule of law.”