Judge David M. Sanders: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 131297 (December 1987)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. David M. Sanders is a judge on the Calaveras County Superior Court in California. Sanders was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown in 2018, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Grant V. Barrett.


Sanders began his judicial career as a commissioner in Calaveras County, a position to which he was appointed in 2015.


He received a B.A. in political science and government from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1978. Sanders went on to complete a J.D. at the University of California, Davis School of Law, in 1987.


After graduating from law school, Sanders began his legal career in private practice. He began as an associate at Bullen, McKone, McKinley, Gay, Keitges & Pach (1987 to 1990) and later at Johnson, Pagliero & Schachter (1990 to 1993). Then, in 1993, he established a solo practice, where he worked for three years.


Sanders closed his law firm in 1996, at which time he joined Pagliero & Associates, rising to the firm’s partnership ranks three years later. He left the firm in 2002, when he became a supervising attorney at King, Warwick & Sanders (2002 to 2009) and then at Field & Sanders (2009 to 2015), a law practice he maintained until his appointment to the bench.


Sanders supplemented his practice with service as a judge pro tem with the Sacramento County Small Claims Court and the Dispute Resolution Conference program in El Dorado County. He also spent twelve years as a specialty trial attorney for Farmers Insurance (2002 to 2014).


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Rulings by Hon. David M. Sanders

  • Dec 28, 2019 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: On 11/9/18, after two days of jury trial, the Court granted a nonsuit motion as to all causes of action.
    On 11/26/18, plaintiff filed a Notice of Motion and Motion for Appeal of Order. The Court despite the label on the pleading will separately consider plaintiff’s motion as a motion ...

  • Oct 26, 2019 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: Plaintiff filed a Complaint against defendant on March 1, 2016 alleging negligence from a fire that occurred on June 2, 2014. A trial date was originally set for February 7, 2018. However, at the settlement conference, a new trial date was set for November 7, 2018.
    On or about January...

  • Oct 26, 2019 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: This matter is ordered dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Rule of Court 3.1385.The clerk shall provide notice of this ruling to the parties forthwith. No further formal order pursuant to Rule of Court 3.1312 is required.

    ...

  • Jan 04, 2019 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: The Court has read and considered defendants’ motion and the letter from Dr. Jack L. Coombs dated 12/17/18 in regards to Ms. Gloria Bodenmuller.
    As there is no statutory basis for this motion, defendants’ motion is DENIED.
    The clerk shall provide notice of this ruling to the parti...

  • Dec 21, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling:
    The complaint was filed on September 25, 2018. Defendant demurred to the complaint on November 19, 2018. On December 6, 2018, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint.
    Pursuant to CCP section 472, a party can respond to a demurrer by amending the challenged pleading before the hearin...

  • Nov 30, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling :
    The City of Angels Camp has Petitioned for an Inspection and Abatement Warrant for the noted residence which has been deemed a public nuisance due to extremely hazardous and unsanitary conditions, among other areas of concern.
    The Declarations of Steven Flaigg and David Hanham pr...

  • Nov 30, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling:
    On January 5, 2018, plaintiff filed the Complaint. On May 30, 2018, this Court overruled defendant’s demurrer as to the first, second and third causes of action, and sustained the demurrer as to causes of action four through seventeen, with twenty days leave to amend.
    On September...

  • Nov 16, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: At the last hearing on October 26, 2018, Mr. Radford reports he recently learned defendant was not making monthly payments. He had a check with him for the full amount, which he was to mail on that day. The matter was continued until 11-16-18 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 2 for a dismissal t...

  • Nov 16, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: In the interests of justice and judicial economy, on the Court’s own motion, this matter is continued to December 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in Dept. 2 to be heard on the same calendar as defendant’s Motion to Compel.
    The clerk shall provide notice of this ruling to the parties forthwith....

  • Oct 19, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: On August 10, 2018, this Court ordered that defendant’s responses to requests for admissions be provided no later than September 7, 2018. On or about August 24, 2018, defendants filed a Notice of Appeal. Jurisdiction of this matter therefore was transferred to the Third District Court of ...

  • Oct 12, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS
    As the Answer admits the allegations and there being no opposition to plaintiff’s motion, plaintiff’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is GRANTED. Plaintiff is awarded $495 in costs per the memorandum filed 9/17/18 as no timely moti...

  • Oct 12, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: COUNSEL’S MOTION TO BE RELIEVED
    The attorney’s declaration is sufficient; therefore, the Motion of Brunn & Flynn to be Relieved as Counsel is GRANTED. The clerk shall provide notice of this ruling to the parties forthwith. Moving counsel to prepare a formal Order for Court to sign.

  • Oct 05, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: LIVEWELL FINANCIAL’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT/SUMMARY ADJUDICATION On July 27, 2016, plaintiff filed a Complaint alleging breach of contract, unjust enrichment, intentional tort and general negligence against numerous defendants, including Live Well. The cause of actions stem from a re...

  • Oct 05, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: There is no Tentative Ruling on this case. The parties, and their legal counsel if represented, must appear.

    ...

  • Sep 21, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: On January 29, 2018, Ponte filed a Motion for Relief from Stay. On March 15, 2018, this Court dismissed the Motion, without prejudice to be renewed, to allow Lokey an opportunity to provide an undertaking. The Court ordered the alternative protection offered by CCP section 917.1(b) and or...

  • Sep 21, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: The OSC hearing is dropped in light of the bond posted by Defendant on 9/12/18 while reserving the right to renew if any ultimate appellate ruling is not fully complied with on the issue of payment of the discovery referee’s fees. The clerk shall provide notice of this ruling to the parti...

  • Sep 21, 2018 Calaveras County

    Tentative Ruling: Defendant filed a demurrer on August 21, 2018. To date, defendant has not filed proof of service on the plaintiff. Due to defendant’s failure to provide the Proof of Service, the Court Overrules the Demurrer and defendant has 10 court days to file his Answer.
    Furthermore, the Court no...

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Recent Cases by Hon. David M. Sanders

On December 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Dec 30, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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Feb 10, 2026

On December 4, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Dec 04, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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Dec 04, 2025

On November 20, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Nov 20, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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General Family

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Nov 24, 2025

On October 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Oct 29, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Oct 30, 2025

On October 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Oct 17, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Oct 18, 2025

On September 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Sep 09, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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General Family

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Sep 09, 2025

On August 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Aug 26, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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General Family

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Aug 26, 2025

On August 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Aug 26, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

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Aug 29, 2025

On August 20, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Aug 20, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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General Family

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Aug 20, 2025

On August 14, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Aug 14, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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Name Change

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Aug 21, 2025

On August 7, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Aug 07, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

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Aug 09, 2025

On August 6, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Aug 06, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Aug 07, 2025

On July 31, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Jul 31, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Aug 01, 2025

On July 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Jul 21, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jul 21, 2025

On July 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Jul 21, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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General Family

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Jul 23, 2025

On July 7, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Jul 07, 2025

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Court

Calaveras Superior Court

County

Calaveras County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jul 09, 2025

On July 2, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Jul 02, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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General Family

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Jul 02, 2025

On June 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Jun 30, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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General Family

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Jul 01, 2025

On June 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Jun 26, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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Name Change

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Jun 26, 2025

On June 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Jun 17, 2025

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Court

Calaveras Superior Court

County

Calaveras County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jun 17, 2025

On June 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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Jun 10, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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General Family

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Jun 10, 2025

On May 28, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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May 28, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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General Family

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May 28, 2025

On May 27, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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May 27, 2025

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Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

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General Family

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May 27, 2025

On May 27, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Calaveras County. Judge David M. Sanders presiding.

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May 27, 2025

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Court

Calaveras Superior Court

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Calaveras County, CA

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Family

Matter Type

General Family

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May 27, 2025