Exhibit 23.1

            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We  consent  to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on
Form S-8 (Nos. 333-43531 and 333-136099) of Community West Bancshares our report
dated  March  16, 2007, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
Community  West  Bancshares  included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year  ended  December  31,  2006.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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Los Angeles, California
March 23, 2007