Hon. Matthew C. Braner

Matthew C. Braner is a judge of the Superior Court of San Diego County in California, currently serving a term that ends on January 8, 2029. He was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2014 and has since been re-elected, most recently in 2022. Braner earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. His career in public defense spans over three decades, including roles as a felony trial deputy, misdemeanor felony trial deputy, and supervisor of the Writs and Appeals Unit, before his appointment to the bench.