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James Rigali
SANTABARBARA · 1 ruling ingested
Ruling distribution
1
rulings
Granted100%
Denied0%
Continued0%
Other0%
Prevailing party
0
determined
Plaintiff—
Defendant—
Mixed—
At a glance
Grant rate100%
Denial rate0%
Continuance rate0%
First seenSep 15, 2026
Most recentSep 15, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Petition
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26PR00360 Estate of Darlene Schultz | santabarbara Civil | Petition for Letters of Administration | GRANTED | Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge James Rigali's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 1 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge James Rigali has a 100% grant rate (0% denial rate, 0% continued). Counties active: SANTABARBARA.
What kinds of motions does Judge James Rigali hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge James 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.