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Denise M. Hippach
SANTABARBARA · 708 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
708
rulings
Granted10%
Denied1%
Continued52%
Other37%
Prevailing party
10
determined
Plaintiff40%
Defendant10%
Mixed50%
At a glance
Grant rate10%
Denial rate1%
Continuance rate52%
First seenApr 15, 2026
Most recentJul 29, 2027
Motion type breakdown
Petition
416
Other
237
Motion to Compel Discovery
21
Demurrer
19
Motion to Strike
10
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
8
Motion for Summary Judgment
6
Motion for Sanctions
5
Motion for Attorney Fees
5
Motion to Quash
3
Motion for Summary Adjudication
2
Motion to Compel Further Responses
2
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Statewide patterns:Motions to Compel Discovery →Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Motions to Strike →Motions for Summary Judgment →Motions for Sanctions →Attorney's Fees Motions →Motions to Quash →Motions for Summary Adjudication (MSA) →Motions to Compel Further Discovery Responses →
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25PR00634 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2027 |
25PR00634 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | Compliance achieved | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2027 |
25PR00634 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Jul 29, 2027 |
25PR00634 Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 29, 2027 |
25PR00634 Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | Compliance achieved | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2027 |
25PR00634 Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | Appearances required; documents missing. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jun 29, 2027 |
22PR00369 In the Matter of Estate of Lewis Alonza Hamilton | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26PR00319 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Nayeli Monserat Arzate Navarro | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
1393137 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Sergio Cabrera | santabarbara Civil | Fourth Accounting and Report of Successor Conservator | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
20PR00039 In the Matter of The Kenneth J and Carol R Plumlee Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Internal Affairs; Petition for Internal Affairs to surcharge former trustees | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
24PR00492 In the Matter of Estate of Shena Grizzanti | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
17PR00035 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Suzanne Asselstine | santabarbara Civil | 5th Accounting and Report | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26PR00173 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Virceida Garcia Hernandez | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
24PR00685 In the Matter of Estate of Vera M Williams | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26PR00311 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Devin Allen Perkins | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26PR00320 In the Matter of Guardianship of Dalaney Hamilton | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Estate | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26PR00327 In the Matter of Estate of Thomas Lee Williams | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
1393137 Conservatorship of Sergio Cabrera | santabarbara Civil | Fourth Accounting and Report of Successor Conservator | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
17PR00035 Conservatorship of Suzanne Asselstine | santabarbara Civil | 5th Accounting and Report | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
20PR00039 Matter of The Kenneth J and Carol R Plumlee Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Internal Affairs; Petition for Internal Affairs to surcharge former trustees | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
23CV04034 Salvador A Portillo vs Marcos Rubio et al | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Summary Adjudication | Not detailed | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
22PR00369 Estate of Lewis Alonza Hamilton | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
24PR00492 Estate of Shena Grizzanti | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
23PR00055 Estate of Sharon Ann Schulte | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26PR00319 Conservatorship of Nayeli Monserat Arzate Navarro | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
24PR00685 Estate of Vera M Williams | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26PR00173 Conservatorship of Virceida Garcia Hernandez | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26PR00311 Conservatorship of Devin Allen Perkins | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26PR00320 Guardianship of Dalaney Hamilton | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Estate | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26PR00327 Estate of Thomas Lee Williams | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
24PR00374 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Elaine Twitchell | santabarbara Civil | Review hearing re: Name on Account | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25PR00422 In the Matter of Estate of Lyn Bernardine Bean | santabarbara Civil | Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25PR00646 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Gustavo Andres Martinez | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00004 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Rodrigo Madrigal Ruvalcaba | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Conservatorship of the Person | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00037 In the Matter of Estate of Edward Valencia | santabarbara Civil | Will Contest | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00162 In the Matter of Guardianship of Miranda Lynn Magana, et al. | santabarbara Civil | Guardianship Compliance Hearing | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00298 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Juan Torres Oseguera | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00307 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Emmanuel Uribe Segura | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00366 In the Matter of Guardianship of Maddison Dias-Stang | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Temp. Guardian of Person | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00367 In the Matter of Guardianship of Brooklyn Dias-Stang | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Temp. Guardian of Person | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
24PR00307 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Jean Marie Stotts | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Appointment of Conservator of Estate | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
24CV00459 Daniel Walls vs Coasthills Credit Union | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Compel; Motion for Protective Order | UNSPECIFIED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
24PR00374 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Elaine Twitchell | santabarbara Civil | Review hearing re: Name on Account | UNSPECIFIED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25PR00422 In the Matter of Estate of Lyn Bernardine Bean | santabarbara Civil | Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25PR00646 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Gustavo Andres Martinez | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25PR00458 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Adrian Steven Corletto | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Initial Review | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00004 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Rodrigo Madrigal Ruvalcaba | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Conservatorship of the Person | DENIED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00037 In the Matter of Estate of Edward Valencia | santabarbara Civil | Will Contest | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00162 In the Matter of Guardianship of Miranda Lynn Magana, et al. | santabarbara Civil | Guardianship Compliance Hearing | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00366 In the Matter of Guardianship of Maddison Dias-Stang | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Temp. Guardian of Person | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00307 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Emmanuel Uribe Segura | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00298 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Juan Torres Oseguera | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00367 In the Matter of Guardianship of Brooklyn Dias-Stang | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Temp. Guardian of Person | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
24PR00374 Conservatorship of Elaine Twitchell | santabarbara Civil | Review hearing re: Name on Account | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25PR00458 Conservatorship of Adrian Steven Corletto | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Initial Review | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
24CV00459 Daniel Walls vs Coasthills Credit Union | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Compel; Motion for Protective Order | Not detailed | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25PR00422 Estate of Lyn Bernardine Bean | santabarbara Civil | Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00366 Guardianship of Maddison Dias-Stang | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Temp. Guardian of Person | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00307 Conservatorship of Emmanuel Uribe Segura | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
24PR00307 Conservatorship of Jean Marie Stotts | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Appointment of Conservator of Estate | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00298 Conservatorship of Juan Torres Oseguera | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00162 Guardianship of Miranda Lynn Magana, et al. | santabarbara Civil | Guardianship Compliance Hearing | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00037 Estate of Edward Valencia | santabarbara Civil | Will Contest | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25PR00646 Conservatorship of Gustavo Andres Martinez | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00004 Conservatorship of Rodrigo Madrigal Ruvalcaba | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Conservatorship of the Person | DISMISSED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26PR00367 Guardianship of Brooklyn Dias-Stang | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Temp. Guardian of Person | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
1318989 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Valerie Faye Galbreath | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
19PR00474 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Axel Hernandez Acosta | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
24CV05483 Zaca Preserve LLC vs Sable Offshore Corporation | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Leave | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25CV04649 Viridiana Barragan et al vs State of California Department of Transportation | santabarbara Civil | Ten Motions to Quash | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
SM066165 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Philipe P Fernandez | santabarbara Civil | 17th Accounting and Report | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
24CV05483 Zaca Preserve LLC vs Sable Offshore Corporation | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Leave | UNSPECIFIED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
1318989 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Valerie Faye Galbreath | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
19PR00474 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Axel Hernandez Acosta | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25CV04649 Viridiana Barragan et al vs State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) et al | santabarbara Civil | Ten Motions to Quash | UNSPECIFIED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
SM066165 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Philipe P Fernandez | santabarbara Civil | 17th Accounting and Report | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
1318989 Conservatorship of Valerie Faye Galbreath | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
19PR00474 Conservatorship of Axel Hernandez Acosta | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
24CV05483 Zaca Preserve LLC vs Sable Offshore Corporation | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Leave | Not detailed | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25CV04649 Viridiana Barragan et al vs State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) et al | santabarbara Civil | Ten Motions to Quash | Not detailed | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
SM066165 Conservatorship of Philipe P Fernandez | santabarbara Civil | 17th Accounting and Report | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
1318989 Conservatorship of Valerie Faye Galbreath | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
19PR00474 Conservatorship of Axel Hernandez Acosta | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
SM066165 Conservatorship of Philipe P Fernandez | santabarbara Civil | 17th Accounting and Report | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
22PR00369 In the Matter of Estate of Lewis Alonza Hamilton | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
23PR00026 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Jesse Zaragoza | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24CV05003 Samuel T Mendoza vs Leslie Silva et al | santabarbara Civil | Motions to Compel x6 | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24PR00574 In the Matter of Estate of Cheryl Ann Jackson | santabarbara Civil | Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25CV00491 Midland Credit Management Inc vs Keightrine Pasco | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Set Aside | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25PR00629 In the Matter of Estate of Dawne Joslyn Gilchrist | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00083 In the Matter of Estate of Charles R. Dion | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary; Petition for letters of Special Administration | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00197 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Caitlyn Angela Redado Bracero | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00263 In the Matter of Guardianship of Leonel Ramirez Gonzalez | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person w/ SIJF | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00283 In the Matter of May Romek | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Enforce Power of Attorney | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00295 In the Matter of Estate of Sidney Brooks | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24PR00574 In the Matter of Estate of Cheryl Ann Jackson | santabarbara Civil | Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00283 In the Matter of May Romek | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Enforce Power of Attorney | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
22PR00369 Estate of Lewis Alonza Hamilton | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Continued; additional documentation needed. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24PR00574 Estate of Cheryl Ann Jackson | santabarbara Civil | Final Distribution | Outstanding issues identified. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
23PR00026 Conservatorship of Jesse Zaragoza | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Denise M. Hippach's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 708 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Denise M. Hippach has a 10% grant rate (1% denial rate, 52% continued). Counties active: SANTABARBARA.
What kinds of motions does Judge Denise M. Hippach hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Denise M. Hippach's indexed rulings is Petition. The full motion-type breakdown appears on this page — each motion type shows grant, denial, and continuance counts so practitioners can prepare accordingly.