Santa Barbara County Tentative Rulings
Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Santa Barbara County Superior Court — 4,507 rulings, newest first. Each links to the full ruling with judge, motion type, outcome, and cited authorities. California tentative rulings are public records posted under California Rules of Court, rule 3.1308.
- Estate of George F Tise26PR00281 · James F. Rigali · Spousal Property PetitionMissing title evidence and proposed order, recommended to continue if not curedJul 28, 2026
- Gabriel Silva vs Victor Quiroz et al24CV05697 · James F. Rigali · Minor's CompromiseSee /media/2168Jul 28, 2026
- Estate of Terrence Thomas Gallagher25PR00310 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of Special AdministrationParties prepared to discuss Special Administrator statusJul 28, 2026
- Guardianship of Lyllyana Ray Holt26PR00291 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Guardian of PersonAppearances required, missing proof of service to CWS, needs briefing on potential Juvenile Court referralJul 28, 2026
- Guardianship of Sage Micah Rain Davis et al22PR00629 · James F. Rigali · 3rd Accounting and ReportAppearances required; surcharge recommended.Jul 28, 2026
- Estate of Terrence Thomas Gallagher25PR00310 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of Special AdministrationAppearances required.Jul 28, 2026
- Estate of Joyce Barnett Gallagher24PR00709 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Probate Will and Letters TestamentaryAppearances required; matter taken off calendar regarding removal; evidentiary hearing to be set for Will.Jul 28, 2026
- Estate of Glenn Wilson Elliott25PR00286 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionAppearances required; supplement regarding reserve required.Jul 28, 2026
- Conservatorship of Francisco Pompa, Jr.26PR00240 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Limited ConservatorAppearances required; medical declaration missing.Jul 28, 2026
- Estate of George F Tise26PR00281 · James F. Rigali · Spousal Property PetitionAppearances required; deficiencies noted.Jul 28, 2026
- Gabriel Silva vs Victor Quiroz et al24CV05697 · James F. Rigali · Minor's CompromiseRefer to media/2168.Jul 28, 2026
- Matter of Solana Coria26PR00289 · James F. Rigali · Minor's CompromiseIn-person appearances required.Jul 28, 2026
- Matter of The Sun Seo Kim and Mijija Kim25PR00550 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Internal Affairs of a TrustAppearances required.Jul 28, 2026
- Guardianship of Lyllyana Ray Holt26PR00291 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Guardian of PersonAppearances required.Jul 28, 2026
- Estate of Donald William Morgan25PR00462 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionAppearances required; assignments found grossly unreasonable.Jul 28, 2026
- Matter of the JT Trust26PR00080 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Internal Affairs and Elder AbuseAppearances required.Jul 28, 2026
- Estate of Terrence Thomas Gallagher25PR00310 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Letters of Special AdministrationCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Matter of the JT Trust26PR00080 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Internal Affairs and Elder AbuseCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Conservatorship of Francisco Pompa, Jr.26PR00240 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Limited ConservatorCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Estate of George F Tise26PR00281 · James F. Rigali · Spousal Property PetitionCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Guardianship of Lyllyana Ray Holt26PR00291 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Appoint Guardian of PersonCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Estate of Glenn Wilson Elliott25PR00286 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Guardianship of Sage Micah Rain Davis et al22PR00629 · James F. Rigali · 3rd Accounting and ReportCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Damian Albarran vs Amita Restaurant Inc23CV00387 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Confirm ArbitrationCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Estate of Donald William Morgan25PR00462 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Final DistributionCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Gabriel Silva vs Victor Quiroz et al24CV05697 · James F. Rigali · Minor's CompromiseCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Estate of Joyce Barnett Gallagher24PR00709 · James F. Rigali · Petition to Probate Will and Letters TestamentaryOFF CALENDARJul 28, 2026
- Matter of The Sun Seo Kim and Mijija Kim25PR00550 · James F. Rigali · Petition for Internal Affairs of a TrustCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Matter of Solana Coria26PR00289 · James F. Rigali · Minor's CompromiseCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026
- Cecily Macgregor vs Raymond Anthony T De Guzman et al25CV01283 · Colleen Sterne · Motions to Compel (4); Motions to Quash (4)CONTINUEDJul 27, 2026
- Edward Connaughton vs City of Santa Barbara25CV04676 · Colleen Sterne · CMC; DemurrerCONTINUEDJul 27, 2026
- Robert Schwob et al vs County of Santa Barbara, California et al25CV08155 · Colleen Sterne · CMC; Demurrer to Petition for Writ of MandateGRANTEDJul 27, 2026
- Guardianship of Scully Becker26PR00293 · Jed Beebe · Petition to Appoint Guardian of PersonAppearances required.Jul 27, 2026
- Conservatorship of Joel Ibarra24PR00531 · Jed Beebe · Court Investigator's Biennial ReviewConservatorship to continueJul 27, 2026
- Conservatorship of Kassandra Haro26PR00331 · Jed Beebe · Petition for Appointment of Temporary ConservatorAppearances requiredJul 27, 2026
- Estate of Roulston Ellard Cody25PR00083 · Jed Beebe · Petition for Final Distribution; Petition for Termination of AdministrationRecommended to terminate administrationJul 27, 2026
- Estate of Mary Colyar26PR00003 · Jed Beebe · Petition for Authority to Enter Into Contingency Fee AgreementRecommended for denialJul 27, 2026
- Conservatorship of Christopher Allan Rocco26PR00050 · Jed Beebe · Conservatorship Compliance HearingAppearances requiredJul 27, 2026
- Estate of Barbara T Hacker26PR00195 · Jed Beebe · Petition for Letters of AdministrationAppearances required; evidentiary hearing neededJul 27, 2026
- Estate of Ruth Arlene Yockey Loper26PR00292 · Jed Beebe · Petition for Probate and Letters TestamentaryRecommended for approvalJul 27, 2026
- Conservatorship of Mary Christine Erickson26PR00343 · Jed Beebe · Petition: Appoint Temporary Conservator - Person and EstateAppearances requiredJul 27, 2026
- In the Matter of Conservatorship of Joel Ibarra24PR00531 · Jed Beebe · Court Investigator's Biennial ReviewCONTINUEDJul 27, 2026
- William C Turner, III vs Svetlana Leonidovna Dayal et al26CV00309 · Colleen Sterne · Motion: Disqualify CounselCONTINUEDJul 27, 2026
- Matthew Payman Ebneshahidi vs Regents of the University of California25CV04513 · Colleen Sterne · CMC; DemurrerDENIEDJul 27, 2026
- Brendan Mackey et al vs American Family Connect Property and Casualty Insurance Company25CV06730 · Colleen Sterne · Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admission, Set One; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set OneMIXEDJul 27, 2026
- Conservatorship of Kevin Magdaleno Montes23PR00090 · Jed Beebe · Review: Investigator's ReportConservatorship to continue.Jul 27, 2026
- Estate of Mary Colyar26PR00003 · Jed Beebe · Petition for Authority to Enter Into Contingency Fee AgreementRecommend denial.Jul 27, 2026
- Conservatorship of Christopher Allan Rocco26PR00050 · Jed Beebe · Conservatorship Compliance HearingAppearances required.Jul 27, 2026
- Estate of Roulston Ellard Cody25PR00083 · Jed Beebe · Petition for Final Distribution; Petition for Termination of AdministrationAppearances required.Jul 27, 2026
- Conservatorship of Mary Christine Erickson26PR00343 · Jed Beebe · Petition: Appoint Temporary Conservator - Person and EstateAppearances required.Jul 27, 2026