Judge James K. Voysey - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. James K. Voysey is a judge for the Santa Barbara County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown in 2013. He filled the vacancy left by the death of the Hon. Edward H. Bullard (deceased).

He is a registered Democrat.

Judge Voysey received his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1971. He went on to earn his J.D. from Western State College of Law.

Voysey first worked in private practice from 1977 to 1985 before joining the Law Offices of the Public Defender for Santa Barbara County. During his time in private practice, Voysey specialized in personal injury, family law, workers comp, and business litigation.

During his tenure at the Public Defender's Office, Voysey served as a deputy public defender from 1985 to 2003, when he was elevated to the position of assistant public defender. In that capacity, Voysey helped supervise the administrative duties of the office, including hiring and training new attorneys. His role also included collaborating with other agencies, including the District Attorney's Office, Probation and the Sheriff's Department. He remained there until his appointment to the Superior Court in 2013.

Before joining the Superior Court, Judge Voysey played guitar in a local rock n' roll band comprised of other local judges and attorneys who had played together for twenty years.

He grew up in Montreal, Canada and moved to California with his family when he was in his early teens.

Recent Cases by Hon. James K. Voysey

People of the State of California vs Michael Allen Torrez

On March 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

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Mar 17, 2021

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Conviction

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Apr 30, 2021

1488103

On January 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge James K. Voysey presiding.

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Jan 22, 2021

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Apr 17, 2021

People of the State of California vs Ricardo Vargas

On January 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

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Jan 19, 2021

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Conviction

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May 23, 2021

People of the State of California vs Angulo, Christine Elizabeth

On January 12, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge James K. Voysey presiding.

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Jan 12, 2021

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May 22, 2021

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On January 7, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge James K. Voysey presiding.

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Jan 07, 2021

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Dismissal

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Mar 04, 2021

People of the State of California vs David Gregory Maquinalez

On March 6, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

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Mar 06, 2020

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Judgment (Other)

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Mar 05, 2021

People of the State of California vs Arthur Charles Burgett

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Conviction

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Feb 13, 2021

People of the State of California vs Flores, Alexis Janelle

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Feb 16, 2021

1490773

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge James K. Voysey presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Feb 08, 2021

People of the State of California vs Nicole Kannegiesser

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Conviction

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Mar 18, 2021

People of the State of California vs Carl John Passant

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Conviction

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Feb 24, 2021

People of the State of California vs Tammy Elanore Davis

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Conviction

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Feb 26, 2021

People of the State of California vs Jonathan Jackson Owen

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Conviction

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May 02, 2021

1464043

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge James K. Voysey presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Feb 03, 2021

People of the State of California vs Albert Ley Heredia

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Conviction

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Mar 05, 2021

People of the State of California vs Edward Anthony Cortez

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Mar 24, 2021

People of the State of California vs Nelson Lee Acevedo

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Dismissal

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Feb 20, 2021

People of the State of California vs Matthew Arnold Teniente

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2020

Status

Conviction

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Feb 08, 2021

People of the State of California vs Jose Luis Perez Ortiz, Jr

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2020

Status

Conviction

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Feb 12, 2021

People of the State of California vs Francisco Padilla-Lopez

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2020

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Warrant

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Apr 14, 2021

People of the State of California vs Fernando Orozco

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Judgment (Other)

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Mar 24, 2021

People of the State of California vs Nicole Kannegiesser

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge Voysey, James K presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Case Last Refreshed

Mar 11, 2021

1464707

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge James K. Voysey presiding.

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Jan 23, 2020

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Feb 06, 2021

1437404

On January 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County. Judge James K. Voysey presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2020

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Dismissal

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Mar 03, 2021

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About

James K. Voysey
Current Appointment Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Department SM7	Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Department SM7
Education B.A., University of California, Berkeley - 1971 J.D., Western State College of Law	B.A., University of California, Berkeley - 1971 J.D., Western State College of Law

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Santa Barbara County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (805) 614-7550

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Deputy Public Defender	Law Offices of the Public Defender	Santa Barbara County, California
Assistant Public Defender	Law Offices of the Public Defender	Santa Barbara County, California