Judge Matthew C. McGlynn

Judge Matthew C. McGlynn has served on the Tehama County Superior Court since his appointment on January 7, 2013, following an election to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Richard Scheule. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from Santa Clara University, and prior to joining the bench he practiced law at McGlynn & McGlynn in Tehama County, a firm he built alongside his father, Thomas J. McGlynn. His pre-bench career was rooted in local Tehama County practice, giving him deep familiarity with the county's legal community, local businesses, and governmental institutions. Judge McGlynn's documented case history reflects experience with complex civil environmental litigation and public corruption matters. He presided over the Specialized Fibers polluted waste sites litigation in Corning, which included the appointment of a receiver in 2024—a significant equitable remedy requiring careful judicial oversight of ongoing remediation or asset management. He also handled the 2018 sentencing of former Red Bluff City Councilman Suren Patel in a fraud case, demonstrating experience in white-collar criminal proceedings at the local government level. Because no ruling analyses, attorney observations, or ingested content are available, behavioral patterns and judicial philosophy cannot be characterized beyond what the documented case record and career history directly support. Attorneys should treat this profile as a factual foundation and supplement it with direct research into Tehama County Superior Court dockets and local bar contacts.

Given Judge McGlynn's pre-bench career as a local Tehama County practitioner and named partner at a family firm, attorneys should recognize that he has firsthand experience with the practical realities of small-county litigation. Arguments grounded in local context and community impact may resonate, but this should not be mistaken for informality—his handling of a complex environmental receivership and a public corruption sentencing reflects engagement with substantively serious matters. In cases involving equitable remedies such as receiverships, injunctions, or other forms of court-supervised relief, attorneys should be prepared to address the administrative and practical dimensions of any proposed order, as Judge McGlynn's documented appointment of a receiver in the Specialized Fibers matter signals familiarity with the mechanics of ongoing judicial supervision. In criminal matters, particularly those involving public officials or fraud, attorneys should anticipate that the court is experienced with the sentencing considerations relevant to breach of public trust. Because no attorney observations or ruling analyses are available, attorneys cannot rely on documented tendencies regarding motion practice preferences, oral argument style, or evidentiary rulings. Direct review of Tehama County Superior Court dockets for Judge McGlynn's recent orders is the most reliable preparation strategy available.

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  Conduct Independent Docket Research

  No ruling analyses are available in this profile. Attorneys must independently review Tehama County Superior Court dockets for Judge McGlynn's recent orders, tentative rulings, and case management decisions before any appearance.

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  Research Receivership and Equitable Remedy Precedents

  For complex civil or environmental cases, review the Specialized Fibers docket and any published orders from that matter. Judge McGlynn has documented experience appointing receivers and managing ongoing court supervision.

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  Consult Local Tehama County Bar Members

  Given the absence of attorney observations in this profile, direct consultation with attorneys who have appeared before Judge McGlynn is the most reliable way to obtain current intelligence on courtroom preferences and procedural expectations.

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  Review Fraud and Public Corruption Sentencing Record

  For criminal matters involving fraud or public officials, the 2018 Suren Patel sentencing is the only documented criminal case. Review that record for any available sentencing rationale or orders.

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  Familiarize Yourself with Tehama County Local Rules

  Judge McGlynn has presided in Tehama County since 2013. Strict compliance with local rules and court-specific procedures is essential given his long tenure and familiarity with those standards.

• ›Respect the small-county court environment: Tehama County Superior Court operates with a close-knit local bar, and professional conduct toward all court staff and opposing counsel is essential.
• ›Be prepared for active judicial management in complex civil cases, as the documented receivership appointment in Specialized Fibers indicates the court engages substantively with case administration.
• ›Arrive with thorough knowledge of local rules and any standing orders issued by Judge McGlynn, as his long tenure on the bench reflects established procedural expectations.
• ›In criminal matters, particularly those involving fraud or breach of public trust, be prepared for the court to engage seriously with the nature of the offense and its community impact.