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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Prisoner Petitions – California (CA)
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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: 65
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.
Important Notice
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Armando Herrera - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Sue Hubbard, Rick Monday | Filed: January 14, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Anthony Broussard - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
M.C. Kramer | Filed: January 15, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Antonio Brazile - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Kathy Mendoza-Powers | Filed: January 23, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Albert A. Crespo - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
Michael Martel | Filed: January 26, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Adrian Foster - Judge John F. Moulds More Information >>> |
Gary Stanton, Mushburr, C Patterson | Filed: January 26, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Alfonso Vasquez - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
D K Sisto | Filed: January 27, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Arnold Bernard Howard - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
M J Nimrodd, Director Of Corrections | Filed: January 29, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Armando Gomez - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
M. Martel, C.D.C.R. Victim Services, R. Alston | Filed: January 29, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Alberto Torres - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
D.K. Sisto | Filed: January 30, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Anthony Perez - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
M Bidou, Guglielminetti, J Acosta | Filed: February 09, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Angel Luis Poye - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Catherine Dickenson | Filed: February 09, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Arturo Alvarado-Sotomayor - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: February 11, 2009 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal) |
| Ahmad Hasan - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
John W Haviland | Filed: February 17, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Allie James Bell - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Larry Small | Filed: February 23, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Alvin E Brozek - Judge Justin L. Quackenbush More Information >>> |
G Evans, Atk, J K Rogel, J Larson, P Lazano, Pelkington, Action, Machado, Tucker, P Nelson, Zavala, C Hawkins, G Mason, Olsen, J. Torrez, Odrare, P Moreno, Now, R. Dion, E Guzaman, E Rodriguez, Rosanne Ampell Worden, D Franks, M McKinnon, Leslie R Schmidt | Filed: March 04, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Anthony B. Tillman - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Mendoz K. Powers | Filed: March 09, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Agustin Covarrubias - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
People of The State of California | Filed: March 10, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Andrew J. Sandoval - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
J. W. Haviland | Filed: March 11, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Archie A Martinez - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
W. Hshimoto, Carlt, Gilkes, L. Schultz, B. Leullean, Olivas, Snichman, Mann, Grillo, Dahmes, M. D. Cook, Akintola, G. Hoover, Kinip, Parlimon, Donald B. Thorton, Smith, Monow, R. Todd, Sylvia Garcia, Williams, Bulanon, J. C. Blim, David S Clark | Filed: March 12, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Antelmo Ontiveras - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: March 16, 2009 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal) |
| Andrew W. Gill - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
Michael Martel | Filed: March 19, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Alexis R Bell - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Kathleen Dickinson | Filed: March 18, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Armando Abreu - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
R. Diamond, Rosanne Campbell, Rehabilitation, California Department of Corrections, F. Braga | Filed: March 18, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act |
| Arthur Carr - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
California Department of Corrections & A.V. Rehabilitation, Solorzano, H. Her | Filed: March 25, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Arthur Eugene Johnson - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
James A. Yates | Filed: March 27, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Anthony John Vannata - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
CDL Marysville Parole Unit | Filed: March 31, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Armando Coronado - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Clark | Filed: April 01, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Abelino G Nunez - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
John Marshall | Filed: April 06, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Akal Calvert Damu Allen - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
George Derieg, Public Defenders Office of Vallejo | Filed: April 07, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Alfred Ayers - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
D.K. Sisto, Board of Prison Hearings Commissioners | Filed: April 09, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Alex K Ross - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
T Deward, A. David, S. M. Roche, D. Swingle | Filed: April 13, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Anthony Padilla - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> |
Mark Roelke | Filed: April 21, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amilcar Guevara - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
B. P. Scruggs, S. A. Ramirez, C. Macarvel, R. Greer, A. Ralls | Filed: April 24, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Andres Childs - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Correctional Health Services, Chris | Filed: April 28, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Aaron McCoy - Judge John F. Moulds More Information >>> |
Derral Adams | Filed: May 08, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Arlie D. Quigley - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Warden, Solano, California Department of Board Corrections, California of Parole Hearings, California State Prison, Director | Filed: May 14, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Alton Dean - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
Cavagnaro, Landin | Filed: May 14, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Andre Patterson - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
State of California, Board of Parole Hearings, Department of Corrections | Filed: May 19, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Ashmindar Jeet Singh - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Michael Martel | Filed: May 27, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Amir Sanjari - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Unknown | Filed: May 28, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Arturo Parias-Segura - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Mr. President | Filed: June 02, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Alfonso Hutchinson - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Vicent R Maher | Filed: June 04, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Anthony LaShawn Pope - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
J. W. Haviland | Filed: June 12, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Aid Luangrath‚ Jr. - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: June 15, 2009 None §28:2255 Petition for Writ |
| Aous Jarrar - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Filed: June 17, 2009 None §28:1651 Petition for Writ |
|
| Alfredo S. Gomez - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Chuck De Rosa | Filed: June 18, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Adam Gray - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
K. Harrington | Filed: June 18, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Alfredo Vargas - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Anthony Hedgpeth | Filed: June 18, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Arquimedes Mendoza - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate | Filed: June 22, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Andrew Rick Lopez - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Arnold Schwarzenneger | Filed: June 25, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
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