Judge Clayton L. Brennan - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Clayton L. Brennan is a judge for the Superior Court of Mendocino County in California. He was elected to the bench in 2006.

Brennan earned a B.A. from the University of California, San Diego in 1986. He then completed a J.D. from the University of San Diego in 1990.

Prior to his election to the bench, Brennan was an attorney in private practice. He has handled both civil and criminal matters, specializing in employment discrimination, personal injury, wrongful death, and other complex civil disputes.

Before that, he served in the Office of the District Attorney of Mendocino County as a deputy district attorney.

Brennan has served on the founding board of Mendo-Lake Community Services, Inc., a company dedicated to providing community service programs for low-risk offenders in Mendocino County. These programs are designed to divert low-risk offenders away from jail and into constructive activities.

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Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs Shipley an Individual, Robert

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RICE, CHRISTOPHER ROBERT vs LUCK-RICE, SARA ELAINE

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Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc vs Figueiredo, Shannan

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Cann, Nathan vs Berry, Haley

On May 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mendocino County. Judge Brennan, Clayton presiding.

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May 15, 2024

Edsall, Marilu,Shefrin, Brian,Mitts, Calvin,Edsall-Lingenfelter, Maisie,Edsall-Lingenfelter, Nicholas vs Sheppard, Noah

On May 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mendocino County. Judge Brennan, Clayton presiding.

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Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc vs Moon, Jeremy

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Gideon, Scott vs Gideon, Jessica

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In the matter of Brandt, Irma

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mendocino County. Judge Brennan, Clayton presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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May 09, 2024

BERRY, HALEY CAITLIN vs CANN, NATHAN MAXWELL

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GEO GROUT GROUND MODIFICATION SPECIALISTS, INC., a California Corporation vs KNAPP, WILLIAM J.,KNAPP, BARBARA L.,BRUNSING ASSOCIATES, INC., a California Corporation,DOES 1 to 20, inclusive

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mendocino County. Judge Brennan, Clayton presiding.

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May 07, 2024

ENEVOLDSEN, TRINE vs CLAPP, JASON

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May 06, 2024

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May 07, 2024

In the matter of GOODMAN, DAVID

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May 03, 2024

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May 04, 2024

In the Matter of PETERS, LYRA JADE HEATH

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May 03, 2024

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May 04, 2024

BOWERS, KAREN vs BOWERS, LYNN FRANKLIN

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SANTANA, DAVID OLIN vs SANTANA, ADRIANA

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In the matter of LUCAS, GEORGIA M

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May 02, 2024

Martinez, Victor vs Stanford, Jeffrey,Stanford, Joan,Stanford Inn by the Sea Eco Resort

On May 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mendocino County. Judge Brennan, Clayton presiding.

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Labor and Employment

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May 02, 2024

BUTTITTA, WILDFLOWER MARIE vs RAMEY, DWIGHT

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May 03, 2024

Dias, Brianna,Westerfeld, Ryder,Westerfeld, Robert, Jr.,Westerfeld, Robert vs Fontaine, Elvira,Fontaine, Danielle

On May 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mendocino County. Judge Brennan, Clayton presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 01, 2024

Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc vs Portillo, Rosa

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mendocino County. Judge Brennan, Clayton presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Crowningshield, Steve vs Crowningshield, John

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Apr 30, 2024

Velocity Investments Llc vs Leung, Jack

On April 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mendocino County. Judge Brennan, Clayton presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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Apr 29, 2024

Cavalry Spv I Llc As Assignee Of Citibank N.a. vs Calkins, Christophe

On April 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mendocino County. Judge Brennan, Clayton presiding.

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Cavalry Spv I Llc As Assignee Of Citibank N.a. vs Jensen, Michele F

On April 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mendocino County. Judge Brennan, Clayton presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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About

Clayton L. Brennan
Current Appointment Mendocino County Superior Court, Department Ten Mile	Mendocino County Superior Court, Department Ten Mile
Education J.D., University of San Diego - 1990 B.A., University of California, San Diego - 1986	J.D., University of San Diego - 1990 B.A., University of California, San Diego - 1986