Judge Olga Álvarez: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

San Diego County Superior Court, Department SD-60

CA Bar #: 222557 (December 2002)

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

The Hon. Olga Álvarez is a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019. At the time, she filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Leo Valentine (Ret.).

She is a registered Democrat.

Judge Álvarez received her B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991. She went on to earn an M.P.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law (2002).

After graduating from law school, Álvarez began her legal career in private practice. She first joined the Law Offices of Jan Joseph Bejar, where she practiced as an associate for one year. In 2003, she became an associate at Larrabee Albi Coker LLP and in 2005, joined Atkins and Davidson LLP. She practiced as an associate at Achtel Law Firm for four years beginning in 2006 and was of counsel at Sullivan Hill Rez and Engel from 2010 to 2013. At the time of her appointment to the bench, Álvarez was a shareholder at Heisner Álvarez, where she had practiced since 2013.

Álvarez is a certified specialist in estate planning and trust and probate law.

She also taught as an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Law.

She served as a past president of the Lawyers Club of San Diego from 2017 to 2018 and was co-chair of its Diverse Women’s Committee, Membership Development Committee, and Fiftieth Anniversary Committee.

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Limited Conservatorship of Rawmel Said

On February 5, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Limited Conservatorship of Lucky Minh Ho

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Limited Conservatorship of Taghreed Aldani

On February 3, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Feb 03, 2026

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Feb 03, 2026

Conservatorship of Abraham Esquer Torres

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Feb 03, 2026

In the Matter of Martin L. Tabachnick Trust, dated February 13, 1998

On January 30, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 30, 2026

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Jan 30, 2026

Estate of Maria Rubio

On January 30, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 30, 2026

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Jan 30, 2026

In the Matter of Power of Attorney of Maryann Shafie

On January 30, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 30, 2026

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Jan 30, 2026

Estate of Anthony San Miguel

On January 29, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 29, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

Guardianship of Rayna Rials, Ryley Rials, and Ruth Kosh

On January 29, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 29, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

Limited Conservatorship of Cheyanne H. Perez

On January 28, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

Guardianship of Sebastian Morales

On January 28, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

Guardianship of Victor Bacallao, Ricardo Bacallao, Victoria Bacallao, Hector Bacallao, Alex Bacallao

On January 27, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 27, 2026

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Jan 27, 2026

Limited Conservatorship of Shlamoon Willim Shlimo

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Jan 27, 2026

Conservatorship of Amanda Jacobs

On January 26, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 26, 2026

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Feb 05, 2026

Conservatorship of Mary G Smith

On January 22, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 22, 2026

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Jan 28, 2026

In the Matter of The Alfred James Brosio 1987 Trust

On January 22, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 22, 2026

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Jan 22, 2026

Guardianship of Dominick Steve Rivera Cruz

On January 20, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

Limited Conservatorship of Ellis Pandey

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Jan 20, 2026

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Jan 20, 2026

In the Matter of Revocable Trust Agreement of Donn Harper Thomas dated January 13, 2017, as amended

On January 20, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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Jan 20, 2026

Guardianship of Amir Angel Virgen,Elijah Virgen,Ruben Chavez Virgen, JR

On January 20, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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Jan 20, 2026

Guardianship of Mayra Destiny Francisco

On January 16, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 16, 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

Estate of Maria Guarino Tejeda

On January 15, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 15, 2026

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Jan 15, 2026

In the Matter of The Mary L. Melman Trust dated April 5, 1990

On January 15, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 15, 2026

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Jan 15, 2026

In the Matter of The Lance K. Kuenzi Revocable Living Trust

On January 14, 2026 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Olga Álvarez presiding.

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Jan 14, 2026

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About

Olga Álvarez
Current Appointment San Diego County Superior Court, Department SD-60	San Diego County Superior Court, Department SD-60
Education J.D., University of San Diego School of Law - 2002 M.P.A., University of Texas at Austin, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs B.A., University of Texas at Austin - 1991	J.D., University of San Diego School of Law - 2002 M.P.A., University of Texas at Austin, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs B.A., University of Texas at Austin - 1991

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Court Info

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Current Court:	CA - San Diego County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (619) 450-7060

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Shareholder	Heisner Álvarez	San Diego County, California
Of Counsel	Sullivan Hill Rez and Engel	San Diego County, California
Associate	Achtel Law Firm	None
Associate	Atkins and Davidson, APC	San Diego County, California
Associate	Larrabee Albi Coker LLP	San Diego County, California
Associate	Law Offices of Jan Joseph Bejar	San Diego County, California