Gov. Gavin Newsom appoints new judge to SLO Superior Court. Here’s who
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- Gov. Newsom appointed Kenneth McDaniel to San Luis Obispo Superior Court bench.
- McDaniel filled vacancy left by Judge Gayle Peron's retirement in late 2024.
- His legal career includes roles as commissioner, sole practitioner, and associate.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed former San Luis Obispo County Court Commissioner Kenneth McDaniel to serve as a judge, filling a vacancy left when former Judge Gayle Peron retired.
McDaniel served as a commissioner at the court since December 2022, according to a news release from San Luis Obispo Superior Court.
McDaniel “demonstrated outstanding skills” as a judicial officer, the release said.
“His calm and steady demeanor has earned him the admiration of our bench and the Bar,” the release said.
According to a separate release from Newsom’s office, McDaniel was a sole practitioner at the Law Office of Kenneth McDaniel from 2013-19 and 2021-22. He worked as an associate at the Law Office of Stephen D. Hamilton from 2019-21.
He also worked as an attorney for the San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Dependency Panel from 2017-19 and as an associate at the Law Offices of William D. Ausman from 2011-13, the release said.
He received his law degree from Santa Barbara College of Law and is registered as a Democrat, the release said.
“We look forward to his continuing distinguished service on behalf of our community,” the court said in its release.
