The San Joaquin County Superior Court is pleased to announce the selection of Jonathan W. Fattarsi as a Court Commissioner. Mr. Fattarsi will fill the vacancy created by the pending retirement of Commissioner Sheryle Sparks in July 2019.
Mr. Fattarsi comes to the bench with extensive criminal law experience. He has worked for the San Joaquin County Public Defender’s Office since 2005, including as a deputy public defender and a supervisor. In thirteen years of practice, he has handled a wide variety of cases from misdemeanors to complex criminal cases.
Presiding Judge Linda L. Lofthus stated, “The court eagerly anticipates Jonathan joining the bench. He has demonstrated his commitment to providing equal justice for all and he brings to the court a wealth of experience and knowledge.”
Mr. Fattarsi was admitted to the California State Bar in June 2004. Mr. Fattarsi received his Juris Doctorate from Santa Barbara College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from California State University, Stanislaus. Mr. Fattarsi said “I am truly honored to have been selected by the Judges. I am looking forward to further serving the community of San Joaquin County in my new role as commissioner”
A commissioner is an attorney selected by the judges of the court and given power to hear and make decisions concerning certain legal matters, including family and juvenile court cases, as well as criminal, traffic, small claims and unlawful detainer cases.