Judge Donald R. Alvarez: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 97256 (May 1981)

Biography

The Hon. Donald R. Alvarez is a judge for the Superior Court of San Bernardino County in California.


Alvarez earned a B.A. from the University of Redlands in 1975. He then completed a J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1979.


He has worked as an attorney at Brunick, Alvarez & Battersby. He was a civil litigator, specializing in real estate, business, and labor law.

Recent Cases by Hon. Donald R. Alvarez

On October 20, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections -reduced filing fee limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a petition for change of name case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Petition for Change of Name

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Family

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Oct 20, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a petition for change of name case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Petition for Change of Name

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Family

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Oct 20, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000 or Less Limited

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Creditor

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Oct 23, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

9 Files
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Oct 20, 2026

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Superior

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Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000 or Less Limited

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Creditor

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Oct 23, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

8 Files
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Oct 20, 2026

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Superior

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Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 Limited

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Oct 23, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 Limited

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Creditor

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Oct 22, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections -reduced filing fee limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Rule 3.740 Collections -Reduced Filing Fee Limited

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Creditor

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Oct 22, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections -reduced filing fee limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Oct 19, 2026

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Court

Superior

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San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections -Reduced Filing Fee Limited

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Creditor

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Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections -reduced filing fee limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Oct 19, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections -Reduced Filing Fee Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections -reduced filing fee limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Oct 19, 2026

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Judge

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Superior

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San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections -Reduced Filing Fee Limited

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Creditor

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Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Oct 19, 2026

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Superior

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San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000 or Less Limited

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Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Oct 19, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Superior

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San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000 or Less Limited

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Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 22, 2026

On October 19, 2026 an other collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

On October 16, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

8 Files
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Oct 16, 2026

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000.01 - $35,000 Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

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Oct 21, 2026

On October 16, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Oct 16, 2026

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000 or Less Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 16, 2026 a rule 3.740 collections $10,000 or less limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. Judge Donald R. Alvarez presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Oct 16, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Bernardino County, CA

Court Category

Rule 3.740 Collections $10,000 or Less Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026