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James F. Rigali
SANTABARBARA · 583 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
583
rulings
Granted4%
Denied0%
Continued32%
Other64%
Prevailing party
4
determined
Plaintiff100%
Defendant0%
Mixed0%
At a glance
Grant rate4%
Denial rate0%
Continuance rate32%
First seenApr 28, 2026
Most recentAug 25, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Petition
347
Other
133
Demurrer
37
Motion to Strike
24
Motion to Compel Discovery
20
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
18
Motion for Sanctions
10
Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement
9
Motion for Summary Judgment
7
Motion for Class Certification
6
Motion for Attorney Fees
6
Motion for Summary Adjudication
2
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25CV00142 Patricia Flores vs The Duncan Group et al | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
26PR00309 Estate of Mary Etta Hall | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
24PR00375 Estate of Sheila Victoria Garcia | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters Administration (2) | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
25CV00142 Patricia Flores vs The Duncan Group et al | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
25PR00561 Estate of Arthur Andrew Armbruster Tilton | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
24PR00589 Estate of Jeanne Pate | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
26PR00064 Conservatorship of Janet E. Boggs | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
25CV00142 Patricia Flores vs The Duncan Group et al | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | Continued | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
26PR00222 Estate of Ruben J. Felix | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
26PR00261 Conservatorship of Francisco Javier Martinez | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
24PR00504 Conservatorship of Liliana Gonzalez | santabarbara Civil | Review: First Accounting and Report if Conservator | Appearances required. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00318 Matter of the Taylor Family Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Modification of Trust | Appearances required. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
24PR00662 Conservatorship of Lisa Kristin Forman | santabarbara Civil | First Accounting and Report of Conservator | Recommended for approval. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
25PR00133 Estate of Gabriel Merola | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Probate Will and Letters of Administration | Appearances required. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00097 Estate of Eileen Annette Boston | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | Recommended for approval. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00176 Estate of Jeffrey Dwayne Collman | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Preliminary Distribution | Supplement required. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00306 Estate of Janice Niece | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | Deficiencies must be cured. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00322 Guardianship of Rebeca Winnatu Montar | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person w/ SIJF | Appearances required. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
SM094145 Conservatorship of Nissa Hansen | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Annual Review | Conservatorship to continue. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
25PR00133 Estate of Gabriel Merola | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Probate Will and Letters of Administration | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00318 Matter of the Taylor Family Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Modification of Trust | Appearances required. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
25PR00133 Estate of Gabriel Merola | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Probate Will and Letters of Administration | Recommended for approval unless overbid. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00176 Estate of Jeffrey Dwayne Collman | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Preliminary Distribution | Appearances required; supplement required regarding attorney fees and distribution. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00322 Guardianship of Rebeca Winnatu Montar | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person w/ SIJF | Appearances required; document submission required. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00176 Estate of Jeffrey Dwayne Collman | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Preliminary Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
24PR00662 Conservatorship of Lisa Kristin Forman | santabarbara Civil | First Accounting and Report of Conservator | Accounting recommended for approval. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
SM094145 Conservatorship of Nissa Hansen | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Annual Review | Conservatorship continued. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
24PR00504 Conservatorship of Liliana Gonzalez | santabarbara Civil | Review: First Accounting and Report if Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00097 Estate of Eileen Annette Boston | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | Petition recommended for approval. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00097 Estate of Eileen Annette Boston | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
24PR00662 Conservatorship of Lisa Kristin Forman | santabarbara Civil | First Accounting and Report of Conservator | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00306 Estate of Janice Niece | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00322 Guardianship of Rebeca Winnatu Montar | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person w/ SIJF | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
24PR00662 Conservatorship of Lisa Kristin Forman | santabarbara Civil | First Accounting and Report of Conservator | Accounting recommended for approval | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
24PR00504 Conservatorship of Liliana Gonzalez | santabarbara Civil | Review: First Accounting and Report if Conservator | Supplement filed, surcharge recommended for unsubstantiated transfers | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00176 Estate of Jeffrey Dwayne Collman | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Preliminary Distribution | Missing supplements re distribution amount and fees, recommended to continue if not cured | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00306 Estate of Janice Niece | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | Missing Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative form | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
25PR00133 Estate of Gabriel Merola | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Probate Will and Letters of Administration | Appearances required, missing proofs of service and proposed order | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
SM094145 Conservatorship of Nissa Hansen | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Annual Review | Conservatorship to continue | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00318 Matter of the Taylor Family Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Modification of Trust | Appearances required | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00097 Estate of Eileen Annette Boston | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | Recommended for approval | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00322 Guardianship of Rebeca Winnatu Montar | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person w/ SIJF | Appearances required, missing proofs of service and declaration | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00318 Matter of the Taylor Family Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Modification of Trust | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
SM094145 Conservatorship of Nissa Hansen | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Annual Review | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00097 Estate of Eileen Annette Boston | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
25PR00133 Estate of Gabriel Merola | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Probate Will and Letters of Administration | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00176 Estate of Jeffrey Dwayne Collman | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Preliminary Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
SM094145 Conservatorship of Nissa Hansen | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Annual Review | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
24PR00662 Conservatorship of Lisa Kristin Forman | santabarbara Civil | First Accounting and Report of Conservator | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00318 Matter of the Taylor Family Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Modification of Trust | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR00322 Guardianship of Rebeca Winnatu Montar | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person w/ SIJF | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
21PR00568 Conservatorship of Colby E Brooks | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
1321122 Conservatorship of William Ente | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
22PR00263 Conservatorship of Wayne O Evenson | santabarbara Civil | First Account and Report of Successor Conservator | Supplement required. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26CV01812 Lydia I Perez vs Juan Velasquez | santabarbara Civil | Demurrer | MOOT/OFF CALENDAR | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
1377830 Conservatorship of Kayla L Hildenbrand | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00310 Estate of Lisa Kristin Forman | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | Recommended to continue. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
25CV01840 Wells Fargo Bank NA vs Jose A Barrera | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Judgment on Pleadings | — | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00297 Estate of Shawn Eric Disney | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Recommended for approval. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
25PR00632 Estate of Christopher Patrick Harty | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Recommended for approval. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00309 Estate of Mary Etta Hall | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Recommended to continue. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
21PR00568 Conservatorship of Colby E Brooks | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
1321122 Conservatorship of William Ente | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
1377830 Conservatorship of Kayla L Hildenbrand | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
22PR00263 Conservatorship of Wayne O Evenson | santabarbara Civil | First Account and Report of Successor Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
22PR00263 Conservatorship of Wayne O Evenson | santabarbara Civil | First Account and Report of Successor Conservator | Appearances required; supplement required. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
1377830 Conservatorship of Kayla L Hildenbrand | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship continued. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
25PR00632 Estate of Christopher Patrick Harty | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Petition recommended for approval. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00310 Estate of Lisa Kristin Forman | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | Appearances required; republication required. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
1321122 Conservatorship of William Ente | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship continued. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
21PR00568 Conservatorship of Colby E Brooks | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship continued. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
25CV01840 Wells Fargo Bank NA vs Jose A Barrera | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Judgment on Pleadings | See /media/2177 | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00309 Estate of Mary Etta Hall | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Appearances required; continued; issues with trust submission. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26CV01812 Lydia I Perez vs Juan Velasquez | santabarbara Civil | Demurrer | Demurrer moot; taken off calendar. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00297 Estate of Shawn Eric Disney | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Petition recommended for approval. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00306 Estate of Janice Niece | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | Appearances required; missing forms. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00297 Estate of Shawn Eric Disney | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
25CV01840 Wells Fargo Bank NA vs Jose A Barrera | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Judgment on Pleadings | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
25PR00632 Estate of Christopher Patrick Harty | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26CV01812 Lydia I Perez vs Juan Velasquez | santabarbara Civil | Demurrer | OFF CALENDAR | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
21PR00568 Conservatorship of Colby E Brooks | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
25CV01840 Wells Fargo Bank NA vs Jose A Barrera | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Judgment on Pleadings | See /media/2177 | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00310 Estate of Lisa Kristin Forman | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | Missing publication and nominations, recommended to continue | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
1321122 Conservatorship of William Ente | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
22PR00263 Conservatorship of Wayne O Evenson | santabarbara Civil | First Account and Report of Successor Conservator | Supplement required | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26CV01812 Lydia I Perez vs Juan Velasquez | santabarbara Civil | Demurrer | Moot and taken off calendar | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
1377830 Conservatorship of Kayla L Hildenbrand | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
25PR00632 Estate of Christopher Patrick Harty | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Recommended for approval | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00297 Estate of Shawn Eric Disney | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Recommended for approval | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00309 Estate of Mary Etta Hall | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Incomplete trust instrument, recommended to continue | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00310 Estate of Lisa Kristin Forman | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
21PR00568 Conservatorship of Colby E Brooks | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue; no appearance required. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
25CV01840 Wells Fargo Bank NA vs Jose A Barrera | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Judgment on Pleadings | Refer to media/2177. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
25PR00632 Estate of Christopher Patrick Harty | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED; no appearance required. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00297 Estate of Shawn Eric Disney | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | GRANTED; no appearance required. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
22PR00263 Conservatorship of Wayne O Evenson | santabarbara Civil | First Account and Report of Successor Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
1377830 Conservatorship of Kayla L Hildenbrand | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00306 Estate of Janice Niece | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26CV01812 Lydia I Perez vs Juan Velasquez | santabarbara Civil | Demurrer | OFF CALENDAR | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
26PR00297 Estate of Shawn Eric Disney | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge James F. Rigali's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 583 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge James F. Rigali has a 4% grant rate (0% denial rate, 32% continued). Counties active: SANTABARBARA.
What kinds of motions does Judge James F. Rigali hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge James F. Rigali'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.