| Judge | County | Cases | Granted | Denied | Continued | Grant rate |
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| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Hearing |
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SANTABARBARA · 610 rulings ingested
| 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 Conservatorship of Rey Jesucristo Solano Acevedo | santabarbara Civil | Conservatorship Compliance Hearing | Compliance achieved | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2027 |
25PR00634 |
Based on 610 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Denise M. Hippach has a 8% grant rate (1% denial rate, 51% continued). Counties active: SANTABARBARA.
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.
| santabarbara Civil |
| Conservatorship Compliance Hearing |
| Appearances required; documents missing. |
| Jul 23, 2026 |
| Jun 29, 2027 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
26PR00197 Conservatorship of Caitlyn Angela Redado Bracero | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | Appearances required. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00283 Matter of May Romek | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Enforce Power of Attorney | Defective service. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00083 Estate of Charles R. Dion | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Evidentiary hearing required. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25PR00629 Estate of Dawne Joslyn Gilchrist | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Recommended for approval. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00263 Guardianship of Leonel Ramirez Gonzalez | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person w/ SIJF | Appearances required. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00295 Estate of Sidney Brooks | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Deficiencies must be cured. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00197 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Caitlyn Angela Redado Bracero | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00295 In the Matter of Estate of Sidney Brooks | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
22PR00369 In the Matter of Estate of Lewis Alonza Hamilton | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
23PR00026 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Jesse Zaragoza | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25PR00629 In the Matter of Estate of Dawne Joslyn Gilchrist | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Jul 27, 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 | Jul 27, 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 | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
23PR00026 Conservatorship of Jesse Zaragoza | santabarbara Civil | Court Investigator's Biennial Review | Conservatorship to continue | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
22PR00369 Estate of Lewis Alonza Hamilton | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Final Distribution not approved until guardianship established | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24PR00574 Estate of Cheryl Ann Jackson | santabarbara Civil | Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25PR00629 Estate of Dawne Joslyn Gilchrist | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00197 Conservatorship of Caitlyn Angela Redado Bracero | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator | Defects in filing, hearing appearance required | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00295 Estate of Sidney Brooks | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Defective publication and will issues | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00083 Estate of Charles R. Dion | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary; Petition for letters of Special Administration | Evidentiary hearing required | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00263 Guardianship of Leonel Ramirez Gonzalez | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person w/ SIJF | Proof of Service required | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR00283 Matter of May Romek | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Enforce Power of Attorney | Defective service and caption, amendment required | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24CV00357 Antonio Zaranda Salinas vs Juana Velazquez Moreno et al | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Terminate Sanctions | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV05549 Gloria Scozzari vs City of Santa Maria et al | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Trial Preference | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24PR00685 In the Matter of Estate of Vera M Williams | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25CV01394 Irma Pineda et al vs Andres Perez et al | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Stay | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00170 In the Matter of Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00052 In the Matter of Estate of Zoy Hann Jr | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00112 In the Matter of Estate of Stephen James Mitchell | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00204 In the Matter of Guardianship of Auden M Valadez | santabarbara Civil | Review of Receipt and Acknowledgement | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00275 In the Matter of The David & Doris Sola Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Determine Claim to Property | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00217 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Ruth Ann Whitaker | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Conservatorship of the Person and Estate | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00277 In the Matter of The Kiger Family Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Successor Trustee | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00052 In the Matter of Estate of Zoy Hann Jr | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV05549 Gloria Scozzari vs City of Santa Maria et al | santabarbara Civil | Motion for Trial Preference | See /media/2165 | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24PR00685 Estate of Vera M Williams | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | New order required. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV00357 Antonio Zaranda Salinas vs Juana Velazquez Moreno et al | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Terminate Sanctions | See /media/2166 | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00170 Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Recommended for approval. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25CV01394 Irma Pineda et al vs Andres Perez et al | santabarbara Civil | Motion to Stay | See /media/2167 | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00052 Estate of Zoy Hann Jr | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Recommended for approval. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00112 Estate of Stephen James Mitchell | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Recommended for approval. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00204 Guardianship of Auden M Valadez | santabarbara Civil | Review of Receipt and Acknowledgement | Appearances required. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00277 Matter of The Kiger Family Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Successor Trustee | Appearances required. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00217 Conservatorship of Ruth Ann Whitaker | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Conservatorship of the Person and Estate | Evidentiary hearing required. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00275 Matter of The David & Doris Sola Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Determine Claim to Property | Appearances required. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00275 In the Matter of The David & Doris Sola Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Determine Claim to Property | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00112 In the Matter of Estate of Stephen James Mitchell | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24PR00685 In the Matter of Estate of Vera M Williams | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00170 In the Matter of Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00204 In the Matter of Guardianship of Auden M Valadez | santabarbara Civil | Review of Receipt and Acknowledgement | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00277 In the Matter of The Kiger Family Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Successor Trustee | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00217 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Ruth Ann Whitaker | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Conservatorship of the Person and Estate | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00277 Matter of The Kiger Family Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Appoint Successor Trustee | Proof of Service required | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00204 Guardianship of Auden M Valadez | santabarbara Civil | Review of Receipt and Acknowledgement | Missing MC-356, possible sanctions | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00112 Estate of Stephen James Mitchell | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24PR00685 Estate of Vera M Williams | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Order requires correction | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00052 Estate of Zoy Hann Jr | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25PR00170 Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00217 Conservatorship of Ruth Ann Whitaker | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Conservatorship of the Person and Estate | Evidentiary hearing required due to objection | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26PR00275 Matter of The David & Doris Sola Trust | santabarbara Civil | Petition to Determine Claim to Property | Objectors to file written response | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24PR00286 In the Matter of Estate of Efren Gonzales | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Final Distribution | Appearances required | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
25PR00335 In the Matter of Renata Guendulay | santabarbara Civil | Review Proof of Deposit in Blocked Account | Appearances required | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |