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Jury Scam alert -

The Santa Barbara Superior Court has received complaints about individuals trying to scam members of the public by pretending to be court officers or officials. The Jury Services office of the Santa Barbara Superior Court does not call citizens to request payments for failing to appear for jury duty. California law does not permit citizens to pay a fine in lieu of jury duty. If you receive such a call simply hang up and, if the scammer persists, call your local law enforcement agency. Learn more about the recent scam warning.

Effective September 3, 2024:

For jurors reporting to, or serving in, Santa Barbara - limited jury parking available at 1021 Santa Barbara Street

Judge Timothy Staffel

Judge Staffel

Judge Timothy Staffel was born on December 1, 1956 and grew up in the Lompoc Valley where he attended school, played youth baseball and graduated from Cabrillo High School. He received his B.A. degree in journalism and political science from San Diego State University in 1978. He also attended graduate school at San Diego State studying Public Finance. Judge Staffel received his J.D. degree from the University of the Pacific/ McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, graduating in 1985.

Judge Staffel was a daily newspaper reporter and sportswriter prior to embarking on his legal career. While a practicing attorney, Judge Staffel specialized in the field of civil litigation. In 1992, Judge Staffel was elected as Fourth District county Supervisor and represented the Santa Maria and Lompoc Valleys in that capacity from 1993-1998. He also served on the California Coastal Commission from 1995 through 1998. In June 1998, Governor Wilson appointed him to the Santa Barbara County Superior Court.

Judge Staffel presides over Dept. 3 in the Santa Maria Cook Divis

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