Judge Barbara A. Kronlund: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 142212 (December 1989)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Barbara A. Kronlund is a judge for the San Joaquin County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2005. She filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Michael N. Garrigan (Ret.).


She is a registered Republican.


Judge Kronlund received her B.A. from Pepperdine University in 1985. She went on to earn her J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1989.


Kronlund served as an intern for the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office before accepting a full-time position there as a deputy district attorney. In 1990, she became a deputy for the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office. During her tenure as a deputy district attorney, Kronlund served as a supervisor of the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit. She remained with the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office until 1995, when she was selected to serve as a court commissioner for the San Joaquin County Superior Court. Kronlund was serving in that capacity at the time of her appointment to the bench in 2005.


While on the bench, Judge Kronlund was instrumental in helping to establish a Veterans Court in San Joaquin County and has presided over the Superior Court's National Adoption Day. She has also served as a Supervising Civil Judge in the Civil Division and has presided over the Homeless Court which convenes at St. Mary's Interfaith Community Services.


She has been a member of the California Judges Association.


Judge Kronlund grew up in Fair Oaks, California. Her father held a Ph.D. in microbiology and her mother was an electronics engineer at McClellan Air Force Base.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Barbara A. Kronlund

  • Apr 02, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Apr 01, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Apr 01, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Apr 01, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 30, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Orders of the Presiding Judge of San ...

  • Mar 29, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 29, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 29, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 23, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE
    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Orders of ...

  • Mar 22, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 19, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 18, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 18, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 17, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 16, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 16, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 16, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 09, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 09, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 09, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 05, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE
    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Orders of ...

  • Mar 05, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 05, 2021 San Joaquin County

    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders of the Governor, the Orders of the Chief Justice, and the Order...

  • Mar 04, 2021 San Joaquin County

    Motion for preliminary approval of class action settlement
    TENTATIVE RULING NOTICE

    Beginning May 4, 2020, all Civil Departments will resume hearings for all Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion matters, Settlement Conferences and Ex Parte matters. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the Orders o...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Barbara A. Kronlund

On January 15, 2026 an unlimited civil pi/pd/wd (other) case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

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Jan 15, 2026

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San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil PI/PD/WD (Other)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 15, 2026

On January 13, 2026 an unlimited civil other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

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Jan 13, 2026

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San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil Other Real Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2026

On January 13, 2026 unlimited civil other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

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Jan 13, 2026

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San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County, CA

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Unlimited Civil Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 14, 2026

On January 13, 2026 a limited civil collection rule 3.740 case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

7 Files
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Jan 13, 2026

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Limited Civil Collection Rule 3.740

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 14, 2026

On January 12, 2026 a limited civil collection rule 3.740 case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

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Jan 12, 2026

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Limited Civil Collection Rule 3.740

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Jan 12, 2026

On January 12, 2026 a limited civil collection rule 3.740 case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

7 Files
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Jan 12, 2026

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San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County, CA

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Limited Civil Collection Rule 3.740

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2026

On January 12, 2026 an unlimited civil breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

8 Files
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Jan 12, 2026

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San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2026

On January 12, 2026 an unlimited civil other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

9 Files
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Jan 12, 2026

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San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County, CA

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Unlimited Civil Other Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2026

On January 9, 2026 an unlimited civil asset forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jan 09, 2026

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Court

San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil Asset Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2026

On January 9, 2026 unlimited civil - civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 09, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil - Civil Rights

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2026

On January 9, 2026 unlimited civil - civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 09, 2026

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Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil - Civil Rights

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2026

On January 8, 2026 an unlimited civil auto tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

Filed

Jan 08, 2026

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Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil Auto Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2026

On January 8, 2026 a limited civil collection rule 3.740 case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jan 08, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Limited Civil Collection Rule 3.740

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2026

On January 8, 2026 a limited civil collection rule 3.740 case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jan 08, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Limited Civil Collection Rule 3.740

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2026

On January 7, 2026 a limited civil collection rule 3.740 case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Jan 07, 2026

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Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Limited Civil Collection Rule 3.740

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2026

On January 7, 2026 an unlimited civil wrongful termination case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

7 Files
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Jan 07, 2026

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Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

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San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil Wrongful Termination

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2026

On January 7, 2026 an unlimited civil pi/pd/wd (other) case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 07, 2026

Status

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Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil PI/PD/WD (Other)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2026

On January 7, 2026 an unlimited civil wrongful termination case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 07, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil Wrongful Termination

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2026

On January 7, 2026 an unlimited civil wrongful termination case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2026

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Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil Wrongful Termination

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2026

On January 7, 2026 an unlimited civil wrongful termination case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil Wrongful Termination

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2026

On January 6, 2026 unlimited civil - civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 06, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil - Civil Rights

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2026

On January 6, 2026 an unlimited civil auto tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil Auto Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2026

On January 5, 2026 a limited civil collection rule 3.740 case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Jan 05, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Limited Civil Collection Rule 3.740

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2026

On January 5, 2026 an unlimited civil enforcement of judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Joaquin County. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Jan 05, 2026

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Judge

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Court

San Joaquin County

County

San Joaquin County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil Enforcement of Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2026