In California, anyone who is in prison, or otherwise restrained in some way by the criminal justice system, can bring a writ of habeas corpus petition to challenge their imprisonment. The right to do this is guaranteed by the California Constitution.
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California Prisoner Petitions – Letter A
This page lists publicly available prisoner petition records filed in California for names beginning with the letter A. These case listings may include prisoner civil rights matters, habeas-related filings, sentence challenges, prison condition claims, and other inmate-related court actions.
The records below are organized alphabetically to make browsing easier. If a large number of filings exist for one letter, the listings may be divided across multiple pages.
Letter: A
Page: 108
Total Records for Letter A: 6,667
Date Range: July 14, 1988 through April 8, 2024
About These California Petition Records
Prisoner petitions can involve issues such as prison conditions, civil rights claims, disciplinary disputes, medical care complaints, or motions related to custody and sentencing. This section is provided as a browsing aid for users looking through petition-related court records in California.
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This website is privately operated and is not an official government website or court. Information may be incomplete, delayed, or updated after publication. Users should verify case details through the appropriate court or official records source before relying on them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a prisoner petition?
A prisoner petition is a court filing submitted by or on behalf of an incarcerated person. These filings may challenge prison conditions, medical treatment, disciplinary decisions, or other aspects of confinement or sentencing.
Why are these records sorted by letter?
Alphabetical sorting helps users browse large datasets more easily, especially when a state has many petition records.
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This site republishes public information for convenience. For certified records or the most current status, users should check the appropriate official court source.
| Plaintiff/ Respondent Name |
Petitioner/ Defendant Name |
Filed, Nature of Suit, Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Achour Bouguerne - Judge Nita L. Stormes More Information >>> |
Robert G Rillamas, Michael Chertoff, Robin Baker, Michael Mukasey | Filed: January 15, 2008 Mandamus & Other §28:2241 Petition for Writ |
| Alejandro Alve - Judge Thomas J. Whelan More Information >>> |
L. E. Scribner | Filed: January 25, 2008 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Alma Caroline Gonzales - Judge M. James Lorenz More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: January 28, 2008 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence §Modification of Imprisonm |
| Antonio Michael Vitale - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> |
James Tilton | Filed: February 21, 2008 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Ardy Demetrius Chadwick - Judge M. James Lorenz More Information >>> |
San Diego Police Department | Filed: March 05, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Armando Cabrales-Beltran - Judge Thomas J. Whelan More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: March 14, 2008 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence §28:2255 Motion to Vacate |
| Ardy Chadwick - Judge Jeffrey T. Miller More Information >>> |
San Diego Police Department | Filed: March 12, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Adrian Ramirez - Judge Jeffrey T. Miller More Information >>> |
Warden | Filed: April 10, 2008 Mandamus & Other §28:2241 Petition for Writ |
| Ardy D Chadwick - Judge William Q. Hayes More Information >>> |
San Diego Police Department | Filed: March 26, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Adriana Fernandez - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> |
inclusive, Raymond Loera, Harold Carter, ., 1 DOES - 100, James Ray Morris, Imperial County, Imperial County Sheriff's Department | Filed: April 02, 2008 Plaintiff §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Anthony Narbona - Judge Leo S. Papas More Information >>> |
Honig, John Does 1-20 | Filed: April 11, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Armando Morales - Judge Peter C. Lewis More Information >>> |
Darrel Adams | Filed: April 16, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Antonio Chavez-Aguilar - Judge Roger T. Benitez More Information >>> |
United States of Ameraica | Filed: April 18, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:1331 Fed. Question |
| Anthony Esposito - Judge William McCurine More Information >>> |
T H Calvin‚ Jr., D Khatri, Aymar, C Cook | Filed: June 11, 2008 Plaintiff §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Allen David Saunder - Judge Irma E. Gonzalez More Information >>> |
Dietch | Filed: April 23, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Ardy Demetrius Chadwick - Judge William McCurine More Information >>> |
San Diego Police Dept | Filed: April 28, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Alberto Fernandez - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> |
M Martel, Attorney General | Filed: May 02, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Angelberto Vaca-Ocon - Judge Dana M. Sabraw More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: May 06, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence |
| Alfredo Purata - Judge William McCurine More Information >>> |
James Yates | Filed: June 03, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Amin Abdullah-Clarke - Judge Dana M. Sabraw More Information >>> |
-, Alan Hernandez, Nasaria Barreras, Allen, M Armenta, Victor Almager, Doug DeGeus, Robinson | Filed: July 22, 2008 Plaintiff §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Ardy Chadwick - Judge Louisa S Porter More Information >>> |
Hall, San Diego Police Department, David K John Rackin, Doe | Filed: May 29, 2008 Plaintiff §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Alfredo Lopez - Judge M. James Lorenz More Information >>> |
Susan Pasha, DOES | Filed: June 02, 2008 Plaintiff §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Adan Cardenas - Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz More Information >>> |
M S Evans | Filed: June 04, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Anthony Morrison - Judge William Q. Hayes More Information >>> |
Ben Curry | Filed: June 04, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Armando Garduno - Judge Nita L. Stormes More Information >>> |
Board of Parole Hearing | Filed: June 13, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| An Quoc Nguyen - Judge Louisa S Porter More Information >>> |
James Tilton, G Brown | Filed: June 16, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Artemio Torres-Torres - Judge M. James Lorenz More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: July 07, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence |
| Antonio Catarino Figueroa-Martinez - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: July 14, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence |
| Angel Ramon Barraza-Arballo - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: August 04, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence |
| Alfonzo Zapien-Carrillo - Judge Jeffrey T. Miller More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: August 14, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence |
| Aasim Nia - Judge Thomas J. Whelan More Information >>> |
M A Smelosky, The Attorney General of the State of California | Filed: August 26, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Alejandro Samayoa Tiznado - Judge M. James Lorenz More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: August 15, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence |
| Anthony Andre Sharp - Judge Roger T. Benitez More Information >>> |
State of California, M. Mantel | Filed: August 19, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Adam Sean Avratin - Judge William Q. Hayes More Information >>> |
A Miller, S Anderson, Larry Small, Jim G J O'Coyne, Edwards, Ernesto Yerena, Woodford | Filed: August 19, 2008 Plaintiff §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Angel Gutierrez-Segura - Judge Gordon Thompson More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: August 22, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence |
| Andre Ledon Booker - Judge Thomas J. Whelan More Information >>> |
Gina Lynn Kershaw | Filed: August 22, 2008 Plaintiff §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Amar Alghazouli - Judge John A. Houston More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: August 26, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence |
| Adron Bates - Judge Peter C. Lewis More Information >>> |
Ken Clark | Filed: September 04, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Andres Montanez-Baza - Judge Marilyn L. Huff More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: September 10, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence |
| Arthur Lee Miller - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> |
J W Sullivan | Filed: September 11, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Alberto Jose Del Muro-Guerrero - Judge Louisa S Porter More Information >>> |
Miguel Ahuage, J. Villasenor, Robert E McFadden, Paula M Jarnecke | Filed: September 17, 2008 Plaintiff §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Anthony Andre Sharp - Judge William McCurine More Information >>> |
M Montel, Schwartneggar, James Tilton | Filed: September 24, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Artemis Lamont Whalum - Judge Thomas J. Whelan More Information >>> |
Jacob Cuttings, El Cajon Police Department, City of El Cajon | Filed: December 10, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Armando Rodriguez-Palomares - Judge Jeffrey T. Miller More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: October 14, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence |
| Anthony Chattman - Judge Marilyn L. Huff More Information >>> |
M Polus | Filed: October 22, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Anthony Rene Alvarez - Judge M. James Lorenz More Information >>> |
Larry Smalls, Edmund Brown | Filed: October 17, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Alejandro Ramirez - Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz More Information >>> |
Robert Hernandez | Filed: October 31, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Antoine Davis - Judge John A. Houston More Information >>> |
M A Smelosky | Filed: November 10, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Arthur Ray Martin‚ Jr. - Judge Louisa S Porter More Information >>> |
S Ramirez, Facio | Filed: December 01, 2008 Plaintiff §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Alfred J Koonin - Judge Napoleon A. Jones More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: December 08, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Motion to Vacate / Correct Illegal Sentence |
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