| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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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 |
PR0001574 IN THE MATTER OF GOLDSTEIN FAMILY 2012 TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition to Instruct, Surcharge, Remove, and Suspend Trustee Mark Goldstein; to Compel Trustee to Account; to Confirm Powers of Co-Trustee; and to Appoint Successor Trustee | The parties are ordered to appear. | 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 |
PR0001352 IN THE MATTER OF THEODORE C. McMECHEN. | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Letters of Administration | The parties are ordered to appear. | 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 |
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 |
PRO1702992 IN THE MATTER OF DONALD PERRY RESIDUAL TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for Approval of the Fourth and Final Account and Final Distribution of the Donald Perry Residual Trust; Motion to Continue Hearing | Absent objections, this matter will be continued to July 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to the Motion to Continue Hearing filed by Joan E. Perry on 5/7/26. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001216 IN THE MATTER OF RUTH ELIZABETH WEST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | First and Final Account, and Report of Executor and Petition for Statutory Compensation and for Final Distribution | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001682 IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT B. LEVINE LIVING TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition to Confirm Assets to a Trust | 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 |
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 |
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 |
PR0001761 IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES ANDREW KEPPEL | 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 |
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 |
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 |
PR0001733 IN THE MATTER OF PETER LAD TALLO | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Letters of Administration | This matter is continued to June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. | 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 |
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 |
PR0001689 IN THE MATTER OF GIA JADE GREENBERG | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
PR0001727 IN THE MATTER OF MARTHA LAVEARN GRANT | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Letters of Administration | Petitioner is ordered to appear to explain why she has not complied with this Court’s April 16, 2026, order and why her petition should not be dismissed. | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
PR0000431 IN THE MATTER OF LYNELL WHEELOCK | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified First Amended Fourth Report of Status of Administration | Absent objections, the Report of Status of Administration is accepted and approved. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000724 IN THE MATTER OF ALI NAZARI | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for First and Final Report and Account of Administrator; for Settlement Thereof; for Final Distribution; for Allowance of Ordinary Compensation to Administrator and Attorney for Administrator; and for Distribution of Minor’s Share to Trust or, in the Alternative, to a Blocked Account | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted with the minor’s share to be distributed to a blocked account. | 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 |
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 |
PR0001711 IN THE MATTER OF FREDERICK CHARLES RAVANI, JR. | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Letters of Administration | The parties are ordered to appear. | 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 |
2026-01537470 Sams vs. Castillo | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Amended petition for decedent’s cremated remains | DENIED | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
PR0001719 IN THE MATTER OF KENNETH A. FRANCESCHI AND BARBARA A. FRANCES CHI REVOCABLE INTER VIVO TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for Modification of the Trust by Removing the Bypass Trust and Distributing All Trust Assets to the Survivor’s Trust | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | 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 |
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 |
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 |
CPF25519094 NEIL A. GOTEINER VS. INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING LEAGUE, LTD., A SWISS ET AL | sf · Civil Joseph M. Quinn | Notice Of Motion And Motion Of Respondents For An Order Entering Judgment On Petitioner'S Second Amended Petition To Confirm Arbitration Award | GRANTED | 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 |
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 |
PR0000038 IN THE MATTER OF BRADFORD E. THOMSON | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary | The parties are ordered to appear. | 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 |
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 |
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 |