Judge Franklin E. Bondonno: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 48937 (January 1971)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Franklin E. Bondonno is a judge for the Superior Court of Santa Clara County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2005, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of William R. Danser.


Bondonno earned a B.A. from Pacific Union College in 1965. He then received a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1970.


He began his legal career as an attorney in private practice. Then, in 1972, he joined the Office of the District Attorney of Santa Clara County as a deputy district attorney. His service there was brief.


The following year, he left the public sector in order to accept a position with Popelka Allard. During his tenure there, he specialized in products liability, environmental litigation, general tort litigation, and intellectual property litigation, eventually rising to managing partner in 1997.


His memberships have included the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Association of Defense Counsel, and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.


Bondonno was born in San Francisco, California.


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Franklin E. Bondonno

On August 6, 2013 a petition re:arbitration award unlimited (11) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2013

Status

Judgment on Award

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Petition re:Arbitration Award Unlimited (11)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On May 23, 2013 an other real property unlimited (26) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2013

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other Real Property Unlimited (26)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On May 16, 2013 an other complaint (not spec) unlimited (42) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2013

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other Complaint (Not Spec) Unlimited (42)

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On February 27, 2013 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2013

Status

Closed

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On November 6, 2012 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Nov 06, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On October 24, 2012 an other pi/pd/wd unlimited (23) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other PI/PD/WD Unlimited (23)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On October 19, 2012 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2012

Status

Closed

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On October 19, 2012 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2012

Status

Closed

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 09, 2021

Amount

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

Actual Award Or Amount

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

On August 10, 2012 a fraud unlimited (16) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Aug 10, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Fraud Unlimited (16)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On July 18, 2012 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On July 10, 2012 an enforcement of judgment unlimited (20) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2012

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Enforcement of Judgment Unlimited (20)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On July 9, 2012 a commercial unlawful detainer unlimited (31) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2012

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Commercial Unlawful Detainer Unlimited (31)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 27, 2012

On July 6, 2012 a breach of contract/warranty unlimited(06) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty Unlimited(06)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On July 2, 2012 a commercial unlawful detainer unlimited (31) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jul 02, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Commercial Unlawful Detainer Unlimited (31)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 27, 2012

On June 27, 2012 an other petition (not spec) unlimited (43) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2012

Status

Appealed

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other Petition (Not Spec) Unlimited (43)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On June 26, 2012 an other collections unlimited (09) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2012

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other Collections Unlimited (09)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On June 21, 2012 a commercial unlawful detainer unlimited (31) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2012

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Commercial Unlawful Detainer Unlimited (31)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 27, 2012

On June 19, 2012 a commercial unlawful detainer unlimited (31) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jun 19, 2012

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Commercial Unlawful Detainer Unlimited (31)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 03, 2012

On June 19, 2012 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jun 19, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On June 14, 2012 an other collections unlimited (09) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2012

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other Collections Unlimited (09)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On June 7, 2012 a business tort/unfair bus prac unlimited (07) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Business Tort/Unfair Bus Prac Unlimited (07)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On June 5, 2012 an other real property unlimited (26) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Other Real Property Unlimited (26)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On May 4, 2012 a residential unlawful detainer unlimited (32) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2012

Status

Active

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Residential Unlawful Detainer Unlimited (32)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

On April 27, 2012 an auto unlimited (22) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Franklin E. Bondonno presiding.

Filed

Apr 27, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Santa Clara

County

Santa Clara County, CA

Category

Auto Unlimited (22)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 08, 2021

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