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Patricia Kelly
SANTABARBARA · 435 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
435
rulings
Granted3%
Denied1%
Continued19%
Other77%
Prevailing party
1
determined
Plaintiff100%
Defendant0%
Mixed0%
At a glance
Grant rate3%
Denial rate1%
Continuance rate19%
First seenJan 28, 2026
Most recentAug 19, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Petition
201
Other
191
Motion to Compel Discovery
17
Motion to Quash
14
Motion to Strike
8
Motion for Summary Judgment
7
Motion for Sanctions
7
Motion for Reconsideration
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21PR00102 Conservatorship of Pedro Vasquez Perez | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship recommended to continue. | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
23PR00055 Estate of Sharon Ann Schulte | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Recommended for continuance if deficiencies not cured. | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25PR00094 Guardianship of Disney Marie Fierro | santabarbara Civil | First Accounting and Report | Accounting not filed; must be filed within 30 days. | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
21PR00102 Conservatorship of Pedro Vasquez Perez | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship continued | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25PR00094 Guardianship of Disney Marie Fierro | santabarbara Civil | First Accounting and Report | Accounting required | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
21PR00102 Conservatorship of Pedro Vasquez Perez | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue; no appearance required. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25PR00094 Guardianship of Disney Marie Fierro | santabarbara Civil | First Accounting and Report | Accounting not on file; failure to file constitutes contempt. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
21PR00102 Conservatorship of Pedro Vasquez Perez | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25PR00094 Guardianship of Disney Marie Fierro | santabarbara Civil | First Accounting and Report | Guardian in violation of filing requirements. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25PR00094 Guardianship of Disney Marie Fierro | santabarbara Civil | First Accounting and Report | Accounting required | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
21PR00102 Conservatorship of Pedro Vasquez Perez | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship continued | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
24PR00307 Conservatorship of Jean Marie Stotts | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | Compliance achieved; no appearance required. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
23PR00138 Matter of The Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Vacate Order | DENIED | Jun 13, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
23PR00138 Matter of The Howard Ibsen 2018 Trust | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Vacate Order | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
22PR00634 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Destiny Padilla | santabarbara Civil | Review: Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 |
23PR00469 In the Matter of the Estate of Jorge A. Ruvalcaba | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Appointment of Successor Executrix | Appearances required | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 |
25PR00170 Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
22PR00528 In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Maria de Jesus Valenzuela | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue | May 19, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
25PR00170 Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Deficiencies identified | May 19, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
24PR00587 Estate of Mary Bishop | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Deficiencies identified | May 19, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
18PR00397 Conservatorship of Anthony Leon Juarez | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
22PR00593 Conservatorship of Natalin Lazaro Daza | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
22PR00593 In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Natalin Lazaro Daza | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
18PR00397 In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Anthony Leon Juarez | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
15PR00344 Conservatorship of Joshua Amador | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue | Aug 18, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
15PR00344 Conservatorship of Joshua Amador | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
22PR00600 Conservatorship of Mariah Padilla | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
22PR00600 In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Mariah Padilla | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue | May 19, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
15PR00344 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Joshua Amador | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
15PR00344 Conservatorship of Joshua Amador | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship continued | Aug 20, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
15PR00344 In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Joshua Amador | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue | May 19, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
15PR00344 Conservatorship of Joshua Amador | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue. | Jun 29, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
15PR00344 Conservatorship of Joshua Amador | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue. | Aug 19, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
15PR00344 Conservatorship of Joshua Amador | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship to continue. | Aug 19, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
15PR00344 Conservatorship of Joshua Amador | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | Conservatorship continued | Aug 20, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
15PR00344 Conservatorship of Joshua Amador | santabarbara Civil | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUE | Aug 7, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
24PR00690 Estate of Keith Norman-Dean Spittler | santabarbara Civil | Status Report and Motion for Exclusion of Heirs | Deny relief | Aug 18, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
24PR00690 Estate of Keith Norman-Dean Spittler | santabarbara Civil | Status Report and Motion for Exclusion of Heirs | DENIED | Jun 13, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
24PR00690 In the Matter of Estate of Keith Norman-Dean Spittler | santabarbara Civil | Status Report and Motion for Exclusion of Heirs | DENIED | Aug 10, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
24PR00690 Estate of Keith Norman-Dean Spittler | santabarbara Civil | Status Report and Motion for Exclusion of Heirs | Request denied; compliant report required | Aug 20, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
24PR00690 Estate of Keith Norman-Dean Spittler | santabarbara Civil | Status Report and Motion for Exclusion of Heirs | Request denied | May 19, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
24PR00690 Estate of Keith Norman-Dean Spittler | santabarbara Civil | Status Report and Motion for Exclusion of Heirs | Motion for affirmative relief denied; requires statutorily compliant report. | Jun 29, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
24PR00690 Estate of Keith Norman-Dean Spittler | santabarbara Civil | Status Report and Motion for Exclusion of Heirs | Vague request denied; must file compliant status report. | Aug 19, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
24PR00690 Estate of Keith Norman-Dean Spittler | santabarbara Civil | Status Report and Motion for Exclusion of Heirs | Request denied; compliant report required | Aug 20, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
24PR00690 Estate of Keith Norman-Dean Spittler | santabarbara Civil | Status Report and Motion for Exclusion of Heirs | Vague request for affirmative relief should be denied. | Aug 19, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
24PR00690 Estate of Keith Norman-Dean Spittler | santabarbara Civil | Status Report and Motion for Exclusion of Heirs | DENIED | Aug 7, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
23CV02139 Priscilla Carbajal et al vs Jazmin Miller | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Set Review Hearing | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00394 Conservatorship of Angel Faith Medrano | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00553 Conservatorship of Leilani Prado | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
23CV02139 Priscilla Carbajal et al vs Jazmin Miller | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Set Review Hearing | Continue/Compliance required | Aug 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00553 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Leilani Prado | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00394 Conservatorship of Angel Faith Medrano | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue | Aug 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00553 Conservatorship of Leilani Prado | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | Appearances required | Aug 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
23CV02139 Priscilla Carbajal et al vs Jazmin Miller | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Set Review Hearing | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00553 In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Leilani Prado | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | Evidentiary hearing needed | May 19, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00394 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Angel Faith Medrano | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
23CV02139 Priscilla Carbajal et al vs Jazmin Miller | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Set Review Hearing | Continued; documentation required | Aug 20, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00394 In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Angel Faith Medrano | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue | May 19, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
23CV02139 Priscilla Carbajal et al vs Jazmin Miller | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Set Review Hearing | Fee of $1,875 allowed | May 19, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00394 Conservatorship of Angel Faith Medrano | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship continued | Aug 20, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00553 Conservatorship of Leilani Prado | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | Evidentiary hearing set | Aug 20, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
23CV02139 Priscilla Carbajal et al vs Jazmin Miller | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Set Review Hearing | Denied pending submission of missing documentation. Fees set at $1,875. | Jun 29, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00553 Conservatorship of Leilani Prado | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | Appearances required for evidentiary hearing. | Jun 29, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00394 Conservatorship of Angel Faith Medrano | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue; no appearance required. | Jun 29, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
23CV02139 Priscilla Carbajal et al vs Jazmin Miller | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Set Review Hearing | Petitions denied pending further evidence and correction of attorney fees. | Aug 19, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00394 Conservatorship of Angel Faith Medrano | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue; no appearance required. | Aug 19, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00553 Conservatorship of Leilani Prado | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | Objection filed; matter set for evidentiary hearing. | Aug 19, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00394 Conservatorship of Angel Faith Medrano | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship continued | Aug 20, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
23CV02139 Priscilla Carbajal et al vs Jazmin Miller | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Set Review Hearing | Petition denied until specific deficiencies are cured; attorney fees adjusted. | Aug 19, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00394 Conservatorship of Angel Faith Medrano | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue. | Aug 19, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00553 Conservatorship of Leilani Prado | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | Evidentiary hearing required. | Aug 19, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
23CV02139 Priscilla Carbajal et al vs Jazmin Miller | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Set Review Hearing | Continued; documentation required | Aug 20, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00553 Conservatorship of Leilani Prado | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | Evidentiary hearing set | Aug 20, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00553 Conservatorship of Leilani Prado | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED; EVIDENTIARY HEARING REQUIRED | Aug 7, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
23CV02139 Priscilla Carbajal et al vs Jazmin Miller | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Set Review Hearing | CONTINUED; REQUIRES SUPPLEMENTAL FILINGS | Aug 7, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00394 Conservatorship of Angel Faith Medrano | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | CONTINUE | Aug 7, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
25PR00625 Conservatorship of Gray Donnelly Miller | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Conservator of Person | Appearances required | Aug 20, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
24PR00382 Conservatorship of Valerie Ann Gonzalez | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue | Aug 18, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
25PR00625 Conservatorship of Gray Donnelly Miller | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Conservator of Person | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
19PR00111 Conservatorship of Jade Sabrina Kinsman | santabarbara Civil | OSC re: Appointment of Public Guardian | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
23PR00382 Estate of Andrew Phillips | santabarbara Civil | Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
24PR00382 Conservatorship of Valerie Ann Gonzalez | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
24PR00714 Estate of Levi Isaac Lopez | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Compel Production pursuant to RUFADAA | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
16PR00364 In the Matter of The Bertha Savoy Living Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition | — | May 19, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
25PR00321 Estate of Joyce D Razey | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Determine Claim to Property | GRANTED | Jun 13, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
26PR00012 Guardianship of Jessica Liseth Ramos Ramirez | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person with SIJF | — | May 19, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
26PR00006 Estate of Duane Eugene Nicholson | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
26PR00012 Guardianship of Jessica Liseth Ramos Ramirez | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person with SIJF | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
26PR00024 Matter of Armani E Lagunas Irrevocable Special Needs Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Establish Special Needs Trust | CONTINUED | Jun 13, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
19PR00111 Conservatorship of Jade Sabrina Kinsman | santabarbara Civil | OSC re: Appointment of Public Guardian | Order notice to Public Guardian | Aug 18, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
23PR00382 Estate of Andrew Phillips | santabarbara Civil | Final Distribution | Appearances required | Aug 18, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
24CV02090 Lagunas v. Lompoc Valley Medical Center Health Dist. et al | santabarbara Civil | Minor's Compromise | Appearances required | Aug 18, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
24PR00714 Estate of Levi Isaac Lopez | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Compel Production pursuant to RUFADAA | CONTINUED | Aug 18, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
19PR00111 In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Jade Sabrina Kinsman | santabarbara Civil | OSC re: Appointment of Public Guardian | Ordered notice to the Public Guardian | May 19, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
24CV04652 Oscar Tapia Cervantes et al vs General Motors LLC | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | — | May 19, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
25PR00625 Conservatorship of Gray Donnelly Miller | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Conservator of Person | Appearances required | Aug 18, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
26PR00006 Estate of Duane Eugene Nicholson | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | CONTINUED | Aug 18, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
26PR00012 Guardianship of Jessica Liseth Ramos Ramirez | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person with SIJF | Appearances required | Aug 18, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
26PR00024 Matter of Armani E Lagunas Irrevocable Special Needs Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Establish Special Needs Trust | Appearances required | Aug 18, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
24PR00714 In the Matter of Estate of Levi Isaac Lopez | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Compel Production | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Patricia Kelly's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 435 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Patricia Kelly has a 3% grant rate (1% denial rate, 19% continued). Counties active: SANTABARBARA.
What kinds of motions does Judge Patricia Kelly hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Patricia Kelly'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.