The Hon. Donna D. Geck is a judge for the Santa Barbara County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010.
She is registered decline-to-state.
Judge Geck graduated with her B.A. in journalism from Marquette University in Wisconsin in 1971. She then earned her J.D. from the University of North Dakota Law School in 1976.
After law school, Geck worked briefly as an assistant public defender with the State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense at the Second District Management Office. After a year there, she would enter into private practice, where she would remain until her appointment to the Superior Court in 2010.
During her time in private practice, Geck worked for various law firms in Minnesota before landing at the Santa Barbara law firm of Hager and Dowling in 1995. Her practice centered on civil litigation, which included jury and court trials as well as arbitrations and mediations. She was certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and also served as a settlement master for the Superior Court. Geck was licensed to practice in North Dakota (1976), Minnesota (1976), Wisconsin (1989), and California (1996).
While on the bench, Judge Geck has presided over criminal arraignments as well as a civil calendar.
Her memberships have included the American Board of Trial Advocates, the William L. Gordon Inns of Court, the Santa Barbara Women Lawyers, the California Judges Association, and past-president of the California Coast Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Geck received the Deborah Talmage Attorney of the Year Award from the Santa Barbara Women Lawyers in 2011.
She has served as a judge for the Teen Court.
ALFONSO BANUELOS VS GERALD GUNN ET AL
Apr 16, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Pro Hac Vice Application
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...ALFONSO BANUELOS VS GERALD GUNN ET AL
Apr 16, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Pro Hac Vice Application
Tentative Ruling:
Good cause appearing, the application of Justin D. Howard, member of the Bars of North Carolina and Virginia, to appear in this action pro hac vice is granted.
...TERESA VARGAS PEREZ VS THE PARSONS GROUP INC ET AL
Apr 16, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Final Approval Hearing
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...CALIFORNIA STATE LANDS COMMISSION VS SIGNAL HILL SERVICE INC ET AL
Apr 16, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference; Demurrer
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...CASA BLANCA BEACH ESTATES OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION VS COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ET AL
Apr 16, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer
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...ROBERT STIGLMIER VS SANTA BARBARA SHERIFF’S DEPT ET AL
Apr 09, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference; Demurrer
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...CAPITAL ONE BANK USA NA VS ANGELA LOPEZ
Apr 09, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Set Aside Dismissal
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...ROBERT STIGLMIER VS SANTA BARBARA SHERIFF’S DEPT ET AL
Apr 09, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference; Demurrer
TENTATIVE RULING:
For the reasons set forth herein, the demurrer of defendants to the first amended complaint of plaintiff Robert Stiglmier is sustained, with leave to amend, as to each cause of action. Plaintiff shall file and ser...
ISLA VISTA OWNER LLC VS JANETTE MCWEENEY
Apr 09, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Set Aside
TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant’s motion for order setting aside the default and default judgment is denied.
BACKGROUND:
Plaintiff Isla Vista Owner, LLC is the owner and operator of a number residential rental properties located near UC Santa Bar...
ALEK HAIMOVICI VS KENNETH A DIETCH
Apr 09, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Vacate
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...ALEK HAIMOVICI VS KENNETH A DIETCH
Apr 09, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Vacate
TENTATIVE RULING:
For the reasons set forth herein, the motion is continued to May 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Defendant Kenneth Deitch shall serve the moving papers, including notice of this continued hearing, on or before April 15, 2021, in a manner consi...
CAPITAL ONE BANK USA NA VS ANGELA LOPEZ
Apr 09, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Set Aside Dismissal
Tentative Ruling:
On March 12, 2021, the court held a hearing on plaintiff’s motion to set aside dismissal and for entry of judgment pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement. The court explained that there were evidentiary issues wi...
ISLA VISTA OWNER LLC VS JANETTE MCWEENEY
Apr 09, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Set Aside
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...JACK WALL ET AL VS CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
Apr 02, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Judgment
Tentative Ruling:
The Court on its own motion continues the hearing on this matter to June 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
...AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK ET AL VS PARKER B FRANCIS
Apr 02, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Vacating Dismissal and Entering Judgment
TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is granted. Judgment shall be entered in the amount of $3,854.58, plus costs of suit.
Background: Plaintiff American Express National Bank filed this collections action against defendant Par...
JACK WALL ET AL VS CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
Apr 02, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Judgment
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...PETER TREJO ET AL VS PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE LP ET AL
Apr 02, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference; Demurrer
TENTATIVE RULING:
The court requests further briefing as set forth herein. Defendants shall file and serve their supplemental brief on or before April 9, 2021. Plaintiffs shall file and serve their response supplemental brief on or...
JOSEPH BENARON ET AL VS JOHN CARDILINO ET AL
Apr 02, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Attorney Fees
Continued by Stipulation to May 14, 2021, Dept 4, 10 am
...JEFFREY BOWEN ET AL VS PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE LP ET AL
Apr 02, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference; Demurrer
TENTATIVE RULING:
The court requests further briefing as set forth herein. Defendants shall file and serve their supplemental brief on or before April 9, 2021. Plaintiffs shall file and serve their response supplemental brief on or...
AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK ET AL VS PARKER B FRANCIS
Apr 02, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Vacating Dismissal and Entering Judgment
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...PETER TREJO ET AL VS PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE LP ET AL
Apr 02, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference; Demurrer
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...WELLS FARGO BANK NA VS PEDRO M ARANA
Mar 26, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Judgment on the Pleadings
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...VENANCIO MIRANDA VS MAXIMUM NURSERY INC
Mar 26, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Review Re Distribution
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...ANGIE LOMELI VS JAMES PATRICK O’HARA, III
Mar 26, 2021 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Strike; Motion to Quash
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