Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 148132 (December 1990)

Biography

The Hon. Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter is a judge for the Yuba County Superior Court in California. He was elected to the bench in 2012. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Dennis J. Buckley (Ret.).


Judge Wirtschafter received his bachelor's degree from Reed College in 1986. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Oregon in 1990.


Prior to his election to the bench, Wirtschafter had served as a public defender in Yuba County since 2004.


He was also elected to serve two terms on the Marysville City Council beginning in 2004.


During his time on the bench, Judge Wirtschafter has served as the Appellate Presiding Judge.

Recent Cases by Hon. Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter

On November 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2025

On June 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2025

On May 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2025

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2025

On January 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2024

On December 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Dec 07, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On December 4, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On November 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Nov 21, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On November 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Nov 21, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On October 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On August 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Aug 30, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On August 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Aug 28, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On August 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Aug 24, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 10, 2023

On August 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Aug 17, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On August 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On July 31, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2023

On July 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Jul 26, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On July 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Jul 21, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On July 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2023

Status

Collections

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On June 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On May 22, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

May 22, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2025

On May 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2023

On March 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Yuba County. Judge Benjamin Z. Wirtschafter presiding.

Filed

Mar 30, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Superior

County

Yuba County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 01, 2023