The Hon. Charles D. Wachob is a judge for the Superior Court of Placer County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on July 28, 2005, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. J. Richard Couzens.
Wachob earned a B.A. from the University of California, Davis. He then continued his studies at the University of California, Davis School of Law, where he completed a J.D.
Prior to his appointment to the bench, Wachob served as City Attorney for the Office of the City Attorney of Auburn from 1983 to 2005. He represented the city in a variety of cases, such as land use, employment, contracts, and tort claims. During much of this time, he also worked as a partner in the law firm of Leupp, Wachob & Woodall, where he practiced as a civil litigator.
Wachob has served as a member of the Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions for the Judicial Council of California. He was also appointed to its Strategic Evaluation Committee, which was tasked with reviewing the Administrative Office of the Courts.
He was named Judge of the Year by the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates in 2010.
Wachob is registered as decline-to-state.
HOLE, KIMBERLY, ET AL VS. SUTTER ROSEVILLE MEDICAL CTR.
Nov 15, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42:
Plaintiffs’ Motion to Strike or, in the alternative, Tax Costs
Preliminary Matters
As an initial matter, the court...
CULLINAN, DANIEL C. VS. SCOTTISH AM. INS. GEN’L AGENCY, INC.
Nov 13, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on November 13, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Demurrer to Cross-Complaint
As a preliminary matter, the court will exercise its discretion and consider the merits of the demurrer,...
JOHNSON, MICHAEL VS. WILLIAMS, JONATHAN
Nov 08, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42:
Defendant’s motion for issuance of OSC re contempt is denied. Defendant fails to submit a proposed order identifying the counts to initiate contempt proce...
KIWAN, MOUNA VS. CARLISLE, CHRISTY M ET AL
Nov 01, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42:
Defendants’ Motion for Attorneys’ Fees
Ruling on Request for Judicial Notice
Defendants’ request for judicial notice is granted under Evidence C...
SCHEIBER RANCH PROPERTIES, LP ET AL VS. CITY OF LINCOLN
Oct 23, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on October 23, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Demurrer and Motion to Strike First Amended Petition
Respondent’s request for judicial notice is granted. Petitioners’ request for ju...
PLACER CO. TAXPAYERS FOR SAFETY, ETC. VS. COUNTY OF PLACER
Oct 16, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on October 16, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Motion for an Order to Tax Costs
Real parties in interest request costs totaling $7,340.25 as prevailing parties in this action pursu...
ANCHOR ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS VS. THRIVE PROSTHETICS
Oct 11, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. Oral argument shall be heard at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42:
The appearances of the parties are required for the hearing on defendants’ motion for summary judgment or, in the alternative, summary adjudication.
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. VS. DF PROPERTIES, ET AL
Oct 09, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on October 9, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Motion to Bifurcate
Plaintiff Pacific Gas and Electric Company moves to bifurcate issues for trial. Specifically, plaintiff seeks to h...
KIWAN, MOUNA VS. CARLISLE, CHRISTY M ET AL
Aug 30, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. Oral argument shall be heard at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42:
The appearances of the parties are required for the hearings on (1) plaintiff’s motion not to terminate stay and (2) defendants’ motion for terminating sanctions.
BLAZONA CONCRETE CONSTR., INC. VS. AM. SAFETY INDEMNITY CO.
Aug 21, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on August 21, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint
Plaintiff Blazona Concrete Construction Inc.’s Motion for Leave to File First Amended...
WESTWOOD MONTSERRAT, LTD. VS. AGK SIERRA DE MONTSERRAT
Aug 14, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on August 14, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Motion for Reconsideration
Ruling on Request for Judicial Notice
Plaintiff’s request for judicial notice is granted.
Ruling ...
WALTRIP, JEREME VS. SERVICE NOW ENTERPRISES, INC., ET AL
Aug 07, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on August 7, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement
Plaintiffs’ unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settle...
LUSTENBERGER, FREDERICK, ET AL VS. HOBBS, ROBERT, ET AL
Aug 07, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob:
Appearance required on August 7, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42.
SHAKESPEARE, CARY, M.D., ET AL VS. ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
Jul 24, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob:
Appearance required on July 24, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42.
HIGH SIERRA RURAL ALLIANCE VS. COUNTY OF PLACER, ET AL
Jul 03, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested it shall be heard on July 3, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Petition for Writ of Mandate
Rulings on Requests for Judicial Notice
Petitioner’s first request for judicial notice is granted. Petit...
PAZ, JERRY, ET AL VS. R.C. WILLEY HOME FURNISHINGS
Jun 26, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on June 26, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement
Plaintiffs’ unopposed Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement is grant...
BURBA, MICHAEL VS. WILLIAMS, BILLIE JO
Jun 19, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested it shall be heard on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Motion to Tax Costs
Plaintiff Michael Burba alleged claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress and slander per se a...
VAUGHAN, SCOTT VS. PLACER COUNTY, ET AL
Jun 12, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42:
Respondents’ Joint Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Ruling on Request for Judicial Notice
Respondents’ request for judicial notice is grante...
PAINTER, STEVEN, ET AL VS. JOHN MOURIER CONSTRUCTION, INC., ET AL
Jun 12, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on June 12, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Demurrer to Complaint
Ruling on Request for Judicial Notice
Defendants’ request for judicial notice is granted as to Exhibit A. The...
ZOOM IMAGING SOLUTIONS, INC. VS. JOHNSON, GARY, ET AL
Jun 05, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42:
Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Preliminary Matters
As an initial matter, the court declines to consider the five declarations sub...
LUSTENBERGER, FREDERICK VS. HOBBS, ROBERT
May 24, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on May 24, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. As a preliminary matter, the court has been presented with a stipulation between plaintiffs and defendants Mina Rowe and Kraft Investments, In...
ZOOM IMAGING SOLUTIONS, INC. VS. JOHNSON, GARY ET AL
May 17, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42:
Motion for Preliminary Injunction
The motion for preliminary injunction is continued to June 5, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42.
Plaintiff’s ...
THORDSEN, CURTIS VS. STEIN, DENISE
May 01, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested it shall be heard on May 1, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Motion to Tax Costs
Plaintiff’s Motion to Tax Costs is denied as untimely.
Following entry of judgment in this action, defendant filed...
BARNES, MICHAEL VS. NORQUIST SALVAGE CORP. INC.
May 01, 2018 | Placer County
This tentative ruling is issued by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob. If oral argument is requested it shall be heard on May 1, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42. Demurrer to Complaint
Ruling on Request for Judicial Notice
Defendants’ request for judicial notice and supplemental request for judic...
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