Media Release
Stanislaus Superior Court Judges Confirm Judge Kellee Westbrook as Presiding Judge
The judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus, have confirmed Judge Kellee Westbrook as Presiding Judge following the resignation of Judge Sonny Sandhu, who recently was nominated to serve as an Associate Justice of the California Fifth District Court of Appeal, subject to confirmation on August 6, 2026. Judge Westbrook will serve as Presiding Judge through December 31, 2026.
Judge Westbrook has also appointed Judge Stacy Speiller to serve as Assistant Presiding Judge for the remainder of the current term.
The Court congratulates Judge Westbrook and Judge Speiller on their appointments and thanks Judge Sandhu for his leadership and service as Presiding Judge.
For further information regarding this release, please contact:
Hugh K. Swift
Court Executive Officer
Superior Court of Stanislaus County
hugh.swift@stanct.org
209-530-3111