Judge Shanda Harry - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Shanda Harry is a judge for the Lake County Superior Court in California. She was elected to the bench in 2018. She held the distinction of being the first woman to be elected to a Superior Court seat in Lake County. She filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Stephen O. Hedstrom (Ret.).

She is a registered Democrat.

Judge Harry received her bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. She went on to earn her J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law.

Prior to her election to the bench, Harry was a deputy county counsel with the Lake County Counsel's Office. Before that, Harry served as a deputy district attorney in Lake County, a tribal prosecutor and attorney for the Indian Child Welfare Act handling child welfare cases, and general counsel for Robinson Rancheria. Early in her legal career, Harry served as a litigation associate at several law firms. Her areas of practice included criminal, governmental, and civil law.

She is a member of the Lake County Bar Association, the California Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association.

As a third-generation resident of Lake County, Harry has been an active member of her community. She served as a volunteer with local animal rescue organizations and as a fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society and Pediatric AIDS.

Recent Cases by Hon. Shanda Harry

Jason Ballinger vs Justin Such

On May 6, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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Superior Court of California

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Lake County, CA

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May 18, 2024

Kaleb Fowler vs Drema McKenney

On March 29, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Mar 29, 2024

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Superior Court of California

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Lake County, CA

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Mar 30, 2024

Jessie Hosier Villela vs. Marcus Eric Davis

On February 26, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 26, 2024

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Superior

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Lake County, CA

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Mar 12, 2024

Kimberly A. Hendricks vs. Marcus Eric Davis

On February 26, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 26, 2024

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Superior

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Lake County, CA

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Mar 11, 2024

Marcus Eric Davis vs Roy Glen Hendricks

On February 26, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 26, 2024

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Superior

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Lake County, CA

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Mar 11, 2024

Stephanie Vandagriff vs. Anthony Soriano

On February 23, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 23, 2024

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Mar 10, 2024

Ryan Grady vs. Joseph Hoffman

On February 23, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 23, 2024

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Superior

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Mar 10, 2024

Angel Melissa Arnold vs. John Christian Ball

On February 22, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 22, 2024

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Mar 10, 2024

Brandi Martin vs. Kat Perry

On February 20, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 20, 2024

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Mar 10, 2024

Conservatorship of Christine Ostlund

On February 16, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 16, 2024

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Superior

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Lake County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Feb 28, 2024

Donna Grigsby vs. Cindy Guthrie

On February 16, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 16, 2024

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Mar 09, 2024

Russell Lee Rosenthal vs Jahi Terry

On February 9, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 09, 2024

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Dismissal

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Mar 09, 2024

Marilyn Gene Hanson vs. Thomas Patten

On February 7, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 07, 2024

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Want of Prosecution

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Mar 07, 2024

Molina Mitchell vs. Adrian David Marrufo

On February 7, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 07, 2024

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Mar 09, 2024

Cynthia Lee Lucas vs Gary J. Steiner

On February 2, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 02, 2024

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Want of Prosecution

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Mar 06, 2024

Bradly Ryan Douglas vs. Tamara Monize

On February 2, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 02, 2024

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Want of Prosecution

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Mar 06, 2024

Bradly Ryan Douglas vs. Kellie Lennon

On February 2, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 02, 2024

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Want of Prosecution

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Mar 06, 2024

Bradly Ryan Douglas vs. Thomas Sean Lennon

On February 2, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Feb 02, 2024

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Want of Prosecution

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Mar 06, 2024

Jerae Berton vs. Rachel Gordon

On January 30, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Jan 30, 2024

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Mar 06, 2024

Gabriela Fortanel vs Brian Cresci

On January 29, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Jan 29, 2024

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Mar 06, 2024

Geirgiana Erika Jack vs. Gabriel Gallegos

On January 26, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Jan 26, 2024

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Want of Prosecution

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Mar 06, 2024

Mylene Gabriel and Joel Langan

On January 25, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Jan 25, 2024

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Mar 05, 2024

Roberta Salas vs Joey Jason Driskell

On January 24, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Jan 24, 2024

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Dismissal

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Superior

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Mar 05, 2024

Guardianship of Scarlet Scarborough

On January 24, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Shanda Harry presiding.

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Jan 24, 2024

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Superior

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Lake County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2024

About

Shanda Harry
Current Appointment Lake County Superior Court, Department 1	Lake County Superior Court, Department 1
Education Bachelor's degree, University of California, Los Angeles J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law	Bachelor's degree, University of California, Los Angeles J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Lake County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (707) 263-2374 x2282

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	None
General Counsel	Robinson Rancheria	None
Tribal Prosecutor and Attorney	Indian Child Welfare Act	None
Deputy District Attorney	Lake County District Attorney's Office	Lake County, California
Deputy County Counsel	Lake County Counsel's Office	Lake County, California