| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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23CECG00936 Reyes v. Mad Duck Brewing, LLC, et al. | fresno · Probate Kristi Culver Kapetan | Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 |
26PR00150 In the Matter of Estate of Beverly Hoebel | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
26PR00217 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Ruth Ann Whitaker | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Appointment of Temporary Probate Conservator | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
24PR00286 In the Matter of Estate of Efren Gonzales | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Final Distribution | Denied extraordinary fees for property repairs; Approved unlawful detainer fees | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
26CV00666 In re: Guillon, Deborah | butte · Civil Benson | Change of name (adult) | Pending | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
24PR000194 Conservatorship of Amos Neil Boykin | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Seventh Account and Report of Conservator; Petition for its settlement; for approval of conservator’s and attorneys’ fees and costs advanced; and for reduction of bond | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
3 Palm vs. NB Palmilla LLC | orange · Civil Donald F. Gaffney | Request for Judicial Notice; Demurrer (implied/addressed) | Stayed against defendant Johan Frankenberger; Request for Judicial Notice GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
26PR00150 Estate of Beverly Hoebel | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
FL0002250 Eufemio Mukul Pina v. Maria Elizabeth Yam Caamal | marin · FamilyLaw Hon. James M. Schurz | Request for Order – Spousal Support | Spousal support request DENIED; set at $0. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001696 IN THE MATTER OF VIOLET MILAY WALTERS MCMANUS | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Appointment of Limited Probate Conservator of the Person | The parties are ordered to appear. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000789 IN THE MATTER OF ISIDORE E. NATSIOS | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Termination of Proceedings and for Discharge of Personal Representative | It appearing to the Court that there is property belonging to the Estate and that such property was improperly distributed without prior Court authorization, the Petition is denied. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PRO2001702 JILL W. PENHALIGON, CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE ESTATE | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Third Account Current and Report of Conservator of the Estate for Period January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025; and Petition for Increase in Bond | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PRO2000572 IN RE THE SIMMONS FAMILY TRUST, TRUST OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for Approval of 2025 Account and Distribution for Norma H. Simmons Survivor’s Trust; Allowance of Fees to Successor Trustee and Successor Trustee’s Attorney; Reduction of Bond Amount; and Termination of Bond and Discharge of Successor Trustee Upon Dissolution of Trust | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PRO080327 IN THE MATTER OF DEVLIN MOBLEY ZIEGENHAGEN | marin · Probate James T. Chou | First Account and Report of Successor Limited Conservator and Petition for Its Settlement, and for Allowance of Successor Limited Conservator’s Commission | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
FL0001639 Miguel Angel Puertas Paredes v. Lorena Beatriz Esquivel Mora | marin · FamilyLaw Hon. James M. Schurz | Request for Order – Child Support | Monthly child support of $697.00 ordered; parties ordered to appear regarding credit for prior residence payments. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000040 IN THE MATTER OF MARY LOUISE PORTER 2006 TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition to Compel Account; for Removal and Surcharge of Trustee | The parties are ordered to appear. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
26-65041 In the Matter of the Melvin D. Cooke Trust | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | TWELFTH ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF TRUSTEE; PETITION FOR SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNT, AND FOR APPROVAL OF TRUSTEE FEES | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000362 IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL LAWLOR HOGAN | marin · Probate James T. Chou | First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account; Petition for Allowance of Remaining Statutory Compensation to Attorneys and for Final Distribution | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001731 IN THE MATTER OF CRAIG ALAN RAMINI | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Letters of Administration | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PFL20160411 Anne McNelis v. Ferris Nuesmeyer | eldorado · Civil | Order to Show Cause for Contempt; Request for Order (RFO) | Parties ordered to appear | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
FL 1100025 County of Marin v. Willie E. Kennedy, Jr. | marin · FamilyLaw Hon. James M. Schurz | Request for Order – Visitation | GRANTED in part; FCS recommendations adopted as modified; change of venue denied; request for private evaluation denied. | May 19, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
25PR000024 Conservatorship of Gina A. Hill | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | REVIEW – 1ST YEAR; FIRST ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF CONSERVATOR; PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF FEES TO CONSERVATOR OF THE ESTATE AND ATTORNEY FOR CONSERVATOR | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
30-2021-01230129-CU-OE-CJC Santa Ana Police Officers Association vs. City of Santa Ana | orange · Civil Andre De La Cruz | Motion for Discovery of Personnel and Other Records of Plaintiff (ROA 883); Motion for Discovery of Personnel and Other Records of Plaintiff (ROA 892) | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
2026-01546820 Baldeo vs. Whittier Christian High School | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Verified Petition for Injunctive Relief Compelling Compliance with Labor Code Section 1198.5 and for Statutory Penalties, Attorney Fees, and Costs | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
2026-01558882 In Re: The Petition of Cosmic Chakra LLC | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Petition for an order directing the California Secretary of State to reinstate Petitioner’s corporate status to active | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001306 IN THE MATTER OF ARMEKA THEOPHILUS JACKSON, JR. | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Final Distribution, on Waiver of Account, First and Final Report | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
FDI-25-802150 Spencer Lawrence v. Breanna Frances Duncan Lawrence | sf · FamilyLaw Bobby P. Luna | Child Support; Spousal Support; Attorney fees; Property control; Exclusive use of home; Home carrying costs | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001000 IN THE MATTER OF ALISON ANNE VON LACKUM | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for: (1) Final Account and Report; (2) Waiver of Accounting; (3) Payment of Statutory Fees; (4) and Final Distribution | This matter is continued to June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to address the following issues: | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
FDI-20-794120 Keith Richardson v. Lachon Richardson | sf · FamilyLaw Bobby P. Luna | Issue Writ of Execution; Set aside judgment | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
S-CV-0043042 BLANCO, ENEDINA v. LAZZARESCHI, RICHARD | placer · Civil Michael W. Jones | Petition for Approval of Minor’s Compromise Claim | DENIED | May 20, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001638 IN THE MATTER OF THERESA SHIFS | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for an Order Determining Inheritance Rights | Under Probate Code section 6402.5, this Petition is denied. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
FL0002727 Mohamed Takfaoui v. Maira Carolina Martinez de Paz | marin · FamilyLaw Hon. James M. Schurz | Request for Order – Child Custody/Visitation | FCS recommendations adopted as modified; joint legal and physical custody ordered. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001404 IN THE MATTER OF JAY DEE WARK CREDIT SHELTER TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for (1) Construction of Trust and (2) Order Voiding Trustor’s Purported Exercise of Power of Appointment | The parties are ordered to appear. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
FL 1500482 Kristen Usich v. Thomas Crum | marin · FamilyLaw Hon. James M. Schurz | Request for Order – Child Support | Reduction of support denied prior to June 1, 2026; guideline support set at $735/month effective June 1, 2026. | May 19, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001175 IN THE MATTER OF SHERMAN RONALD KELL | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Report of Co-Administrators on Status of Estate Administration Request for Extension of Time | This matter is continued to June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001692 IN THE MATTER OF THADDEUS MCDANIEL SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition to Approve First Account and Report of Trustee from 12/1/24 through 11/30/25, to Confirm Trustee’s Fees, and to Approve Attorneys’ Fees | Absent objections, the First Account and Report of Trustee will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001010 IN THE MATTER OF ELEANOR C. CRISWELL | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Probate of Lost Will and for Letters Testamentary | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PRO1401401 LILYON BLANCHE TONKOFF, ESTATE OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Fifth and Final Account and Report of Trustee of Testamentary Trust; Petition for Approval and Settlement of Fifth Account, for Allowance of Trustee’s Fees and Her Attorney’s Fees, for Final Distribution, for Retention of Reserve, and for Decrease of Bond | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001690 IN THE MATER OF JOSHUA D. MURPHY-LOWE | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Appointment of Limited Probate Conservator of the Person | The parties are ordered to appear. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
FL 2001314 Jennifer Tedesko v. Bryan P. Crawley | marin · FamilyLaw Hon. James M. Schurz | Request for Order – Implementation of Special Master | Mother directed to file a proposed order; parties ordered to appear. | May 19, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001068 IN THE MATTER OF JUDITH ANNE BRISCOE | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Final Distribution on Waiver of All Accounts and Report of Executor and for Allowance of Statutory Fees to Executor and for Allowance of Statutory Fees and Reimbursement of Costs Advanced to Attorney | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
2025-01502207 City of Placentia vs. The Testate and Intestate Successors of H. Michael Ford, Deceased, and Lynn D. Ford, Deceased | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Petition for order to abate substandard building and appointment of a receiver | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
26PR000062 In The Matter of The Charles and Gwendolyn Olson Estate | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEE; PETITION TO INCREASE MONTHLY ALLOWANCE | Petitioner is ordered to appear to update the Court on the status of the updated service. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001421 IN THE MATTER OF JEAN M. KONTE | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Final Distribution on Waiver of Account and for Allowance of Attorney Statutory Fees | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001725 IN THE MATTER OF MARTHA PETRINI | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for: (1) Immediate Suspension and Permanent Removal of Martino Petrini as Co-Trustee/Trustee; (2) an Order Compelling Martino Petrini to Surrender Trust Property Pending Removal; (3) an Order for Payment from Trust to Petitioner of Attorney’s Fees and Costs Incurred; and, (4) Instructions that Martino Petrini Not Use Trust Funds to Advance His Personal Beneficial Interest | The parties are ordered to appear. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PRO2301317 IN THE MATTER OF KIN MING LAM, ESTATE OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | First and Final Report of Executor on Waiver of Account and Petition for Its Approval; Petition for Reimbursement of Estate Tax, Penalties, and Interest; Petition for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Attorneys and Attorneys’ Costs; Petition to Retain Reserve for Closing Costs; Petition to Reduce Bond; and Petition for Final Distribution | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
CPF26519610 AXEL8 CONSTRUCTION, LLC VS. CALDERON'S BROTHERS GENERAL BUILDER, INC. | sf · Civil Unknown | Petition To Confirm Contractual Arbitration Award | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
25CV472814 Deanna Santana v. City of Santa Clara | santaclara · Civil Jeffrey B. El-Hajj | Petition to compel arbitration | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000451 IN THE MATTER OF JOSEPH A. ARMEL | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Report of Status and Petition for Additional Time for Estate Administration | This matter is continued to June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001107 IN THE MATTER OF APRIL MINXIE XIE | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Report of Status of Administration of Estate | Absent objections, the Report of Status of Administration is accepted and approved. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |