Judge Claudia J. Silbar: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 133485 (June 1988)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Claudia J. Silbar is a judge for the Superior Court of Orange County in California. She was appointed by former governor Gray Davis on December 24, 2001, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John Ryan.


Silbar earned a B.A. from the University of Kentucky and a J.D. from the University of Louisville.


Silbar began her legal career in 1984. She worked as an attorney with the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney in Louisville, Kentucky, prosecuting criminal offenses until 1986. She spent the next year as a trial attorney with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in Washington, D.C. In 1987 she joined the Office of the U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles, County, where she represented the government in civil litigation. Then, in 1989, she joined the Office of the District Attorney, eventually managing the Homicide, Sexual Assault, Family Protection, Gang, Felony Charging, and Felony Trial Units.


Silbar was a resident of Costa Mesa, California at the time of her appointment to the Superior Court of Orange County. She assisted in the creation of the California School Education Foundation.

Recent Cases by Hon. Claudia J. Silbar

On August 23, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Aug 23, 2022

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Superior

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2023

On July 18, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2022

Status

Consolidation

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Superior

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On March 11, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2022

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On December 29, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2020

Status

Consolidation

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On November 25, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Nov 25, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Superior

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On November 16, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2020

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On November 12, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Nov 12, 2020

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On November 5, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Nov 05, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On November 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Nov 02, 2020

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On October 23, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2020

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On August 21, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Aug 21, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On August 18, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On June 22, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2020

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On June 12, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On June 8, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On May 20, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2020

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On May 11, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2020

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On April 27, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Apr 27, 2020

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On October 28, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2019

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On October 23, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2019

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On October 22, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2019

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On October 18, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Superior

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On October 16, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Oct 16, 2019

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On October 11, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. presiding.

Filed

Oct 11, 2019

Judge

Hon. SILBAR, CLAUDIA J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SILBAR, CLAUDIA J.

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

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