Judge Clare M. Maier: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 150875 (December 1990)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Clare M. Maier is a judge on the Superior Court of Contra Costa County in California. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on October 3, 2007, filling a newly created seat. She was automatically re-elected in 2010 after running unopposed.


Maier earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1987. She then completed a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1990.


After graduating from law school, Maier worked as an associate at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker from 1990 to 1992. She then moved to Cooley Godward, where she spent the next year practicing as an associate.


Maier left the private sector in 1993, accepting a position as a deputy public defender with the Office of the Public Defender of Contra Costa County. She served there for four years, eventually moving to the Office of the Alternate Public Defender in 1997.


Then, in 2001, Maier was selected to serve as a court commissioner for the Superior Court of Contra Costa County. She held this position at the time of her appointment to the bench.


Maier has been the U.S. Trainer for Macedonian Judges in Advanced Targeted Criminal Procedure Training. She has also taught as an adjunct professor and guest lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.


She has won many awards for her legal achievements. These have included the Wiley P. Manual Award for pro bono service in 1992, the Zero Tolerance Award for Leadership and Service in 2010, the Service Award from the Women’s Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association in 2014, and the Rose Bird Memorial Award in 2015.


Maier is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Clare M. Maier

  • Sep 13, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION

    FILED BY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Vacated. Parties have reached a stipulated judgment.

    ...

  • Sep 13, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

    FILED BY CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Plaintiff’s unopposed motion to set aside notice of settlement and enter judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 is granted. Plaintiff sha...

  • Sep 13, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON OSC RE: WHY COURT SHOULD NOT STRIKE DEFT'S ANSWER FOR

    FAILURE TO APPEAR 7/15/21 & DEFEND CASE

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Parties are ordered to appear.

    ...

  • Sep 13, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT

    FILED BY SHERLAND, INC.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Vacated. Case dismissed without prejudice on September 1, 2021.

    ...

  • Sep 13, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

    FILED BY CITIBANK, N.A.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Plaintiff’s unopposed motion to set aside notice of settlement and enter judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 is granted. Plaintiff shall recover jud...

  • Sep 13, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

    FILED BY CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Plaintiff’s unopposed motion to set aside notice of settlement and enter judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 is granted. Plaintiff sha...

  • Sep 13, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

    FILED BY CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Plaintiff’s unopposed motion to set aside notice of settlement and enter judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 is granted. Plaintiff sha...

  • Sep 13, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

    FILED BY PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Plaintiff’s unopposed motion to set aside notice of settlement and enter judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 is granted. Plainti...

  • Sep 13, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON DEMURRER TO 3rd Amended COMPLAINT

    FILED BY TERRANCE THOMPSON, ANTOINETTE THOMPSON

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Defendants Terrance Thompson and Antoinette Thompson’s demurrer to the Tenth Cause of Action (Fraud) in the Third Amended Complaint is sustained without leave to amend....

  • Sep 13, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR PREFERENCE AND TRIAL SETTING

    FILED BY KRISTINE BARTER

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Vacated. This motion was withdrawn by the moving party at the Case Management Conference on August 6, 2021.

    ...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

    FILED BY PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    On November 4, 2019 a settlement agreement pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 was filed with this Court. Defendant paid a total of $1,20...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

    FILED BY CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    On March 13, 2019 Defendant entered into a stipulated settlement agreement with Plaintiff pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6. Under the terms ...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    COURT TRIAL - (1 HOUR) SHORT CAUSE / 0 DAY(S)

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Parties to appear and be ready for short cause trial. Failure to appear may result in imposition of sanctions.

    ...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

    FILED BY CITIBANK, N.A.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    On June 4, 2020 a settlement agreement pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 was filed with this Court. Defendant paid a total of $5,418.00 under the terms of ...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

    FILED BY CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    On June 25, 2020 a settlement agreement pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 was filed with this Court. Defendant paid a total of $1,025.06 unde...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF 2nd Amended COMPLAINT

    FILED BY KENNY Y. KWONG, et al.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    ...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR RIGHT TO ATTACH ORDER

    FILED BY PLAINTIFF

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Continued to September 13, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Defendants may file a Supplemental Opposition, not to exceed seven pages, addressing the following sections of Wood’s Reply Brief: Page 1, lines 12-...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

    FILED BY CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    On May 14, 2019 Defendant entered into a stipulated settlement agreement with Plaintiff pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6. Defendant paid a t...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT

    FILED BY CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    On June 16, 2020 a settlement agreement pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 was filed with this Court. Defendant paid a total of $150.00 under ...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    COURT TRIAL - SHORT (1 HOUR) CAUSE / 0 DAY(S)

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    This matter was dismissed without prejudice by Plaintiff on 8/26/21.

    ...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    JURY TRIAL - (EXPEDITED) LONG CAUSE / 5 DAY(S)

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Parties to appear and be ready for a jury trial. Failure to appear may result in imposition of sanctions.

    ...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION

    FILED BY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    “[W]here the plaintiff has [] moved for summary judgment… that party has the burden of showing there is no defense to a cause of action. (Code Civ. Proc., § 437c, sub...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Contra Costa County

    HEARING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    FILED BY BECKY FERRAS

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment is denied.

    Defendant’s opposition was filed rather late. The Court exercises its discretion to consider the opposition, but Defendant is admonished to t...

  • Aug 23, 2021 Contra Costa County

    COURT TRIAL - (1 HOUR) SHORT CAUSE / 0 DAY(S)

    * TENTATIVE RULING: *

    ...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Clare M. Maier

On August 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 01, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On July 31, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On July 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jul 26, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

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Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On July 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jul 25, 2023

Status

Stayed

Judge

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Superior

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Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

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General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On July 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

Filed

Jul 21, 2023

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Superior

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Contra Costa County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On July 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jul 17, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On July 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

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Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On July 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jul 07, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On July 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jul 03, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On June 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 28, 2023

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On June 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 27, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On June 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 21, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On June 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On June 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2023

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On June 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 13, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On June 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jun 07, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On June 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Clare M. Maier presiding.

Filed

Jun 06, 2023

Status

Stayed

Judge

Hon. Clare M. Maier Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Clare M. Maier

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On May 19, 2023 a 35: unlimited other non-pi/pd/wd tort-efile case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Maier, Clare presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 19, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Category

35: Unlimited Other non-PI/PD/WD Tort-eFile

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On May 19, 2023 a 23: unlimited other pi/pd/wd-efile case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Maier, Clare presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 19, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maier, Clare Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maier, Clare

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Category

23: Unlimited Other PI/PD/WD-eFile

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On May 18, 2023 a 07: unlimited business tort/unfair business practice-efile case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Maier, Clare presiding.

Filed

May 18, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maier, Clare Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maier, Clare

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Category

07: Unlimited Business Tort/Unfair Business Practice-eFile

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On May 17, 2023 a 22: unlimited auto-efile case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Maier, Clare presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Category

22: Unlimited Auto-eFile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 01, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a 06: unlimited breach of contract/warranty e-file case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Maier, Clare presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Maier, Clare Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maier, Clare

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Category

06: Unlimited Breach of Contract/Warranty e-File

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On May 16, 2023 a 22: unlimited auto-efile case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Maier, Clare presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Maier, Clare Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maier, Clare

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Category

22: Unlimited Auto-eFile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On May 16, 2023 a 06: unlimited breach of contract/warranty e-file case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Maier, Clare presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maier, Clare Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maier, Clare

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Category

06: Unlimited Breach of Contract/Warranty e-File

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

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