Judge Gustavo Lavayen
Judge Lavayen presides over Santa Maria Dept. 9 and is currently serving as the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.
From December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026, The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, will reduce phone hours and the public access operating hours of the Clerk’s Offices. For more information, click here.
The court is aware of fraudulent messages and scams being sent to the public. For more information please click here.
Judge Lavayen presides over Santa Maria Dept. 9 and is currently serving as the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.