Judge Glen M. Reiser: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

Ventura County Superior Court, Department retired

CA Bar #: 82603 (November 1978)

Appointed By: Gov. Peter Barton Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Glen M. Reiser (Ret.) was a judge for the Ventura County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 1998 by former governor Pete Wilson. He retired from the bench in 2019.


After graduating from high school, Reiser attended West Point for one year. He then transferred to the Unversity of California, Santa Barbara where he graduated with his B.A. in history in 1975. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in 1978.


After graduating from law school, Reiser joined the law firm of Nordman, Cormany, Hair, and Compton. He would remain there for 14 years, eventually being named a partner. While there, Reiser specialized in torts, family and constitutional law. Later, he became an expert in land use and environmental law. Reiser left the firm in 1992 to enter into solo practice, opening the Law Office of Glen M. Reiser. Five years later, he became of counsel at the law firm of Ferguson, Case, Orr, Paterson, and Cunningham LLP where he would remain until his appointment to the Superior Court in 1998.


While on the bench, Reiser served as a supervising probate judge, where he presided over probate, conservatorship, trusts, and guardianship cases. He also presided over criminal trials and motions. Reiser was also the only Ventura County Superior Court judge to be assigned to serve as a California Environmental Quality Act judge, where he served for ten years.


He has taught probate orientation, conservatorships, and advanced courses for the Judicial Council of California's Center for Judicial Education and Research.


Reiser became a neutral at Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS) in January 2019.


Reiser was named the Judge of the Year in 2016 by the Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association.


His professional memberships have included the Probate Law Curriculum Committee, the Emerging Technologies Ad Hoc Working Group, the Court Technology Advisory Committee, and the Technology Planning Task Force, just to name a few.


Some of his hobbies include running and rollerblading.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Glen M. Reiser

  • Oct 10, 2018 Ventura County

    The court set this hearing "to determine the Public Administrator's success in locating all identified prospective heirs of decedent's estate." And stated the petition to determine entitlement would trail.
    The court also ordered that Loretta Weeden and Rosalinda Harris "turn over all assets, books and r...

  • Oct 10, 2018 Ventura County

    Why was this petition regarding the George F. Ryan, III, Trust was filed in a new action when a prior case concerning the same trust (Case No. 2018-00513148) already was pending and the trustee and her counsel were aware of this fact?
    The Court intends to consolidate the two actions for all purposes.

  • Oct 10, 2018 Ventura County

    Proof of publication must be filed. Duties and Liabilities Acknowledgment also to be filed. Assuming the submission of both documents, the court shall appoint Andrea Niehenke as executor of the estate of Sue Ellen Driver with full IAEA authority subject to bond in the amount of $900,000.

    ...

  • Oct 10, 2018 Ventura County

    Approve successor trustee's first , second and final accounts and report. Authorize trustee fees and costs of $3000.60 for trust services rendered through June 20, 2018. Approve attorney fees to Ms. McConville of $12,179.65 for attorney services rendered through September 5, 2018, of which $4,250.50 remain...

  • Oct 10, 2018 Ventura County

    This case and Case No. 516727 will be consolidated for all purposes, as they concern the same trust and the same parties.
    See notes for Case No. 516727.

    ...

  • Oct 10, 2018 Ventura County

    Continue for proper notice to beneficiaries. Probate Code 17203. If notice has been given and if proof of service is filed, approve first and second (and final) account of Petitioner. Approve payment of attorneys fees in the amount of $5,429.90. Approve payment to trustee in the amount of $2,404.14. Approv...

  • Oct 10, 2018 Ventura County

    A final account is waived. Approve the report. Approve $11,900 in statutory compensation each to Petitioner and to his counsel unless Petitioner can show that the $122.75 refund was real income rather than a refund of a disbursement made by the estate. Approve the cost reimbursement of $25 to Petitioner. T...

  • Oct 10, 2018 Ventura County

    Continue for notice to beneficiaries (Probate Code section 17203). If notice has been given and proof of service is filed at hearing, grant petition and confirm that CBS and Viacom shares are assets of the Kenneth Thomaier Trust and that Carol Sue Thomaier is the successor trustee of such trust.

    ...

  • Oct 10, 2018 Ventura County

    Approve 7th account and report. Authorize payment of trustee fees in the amount of $5,931.40. Authorize payment of attorney's fees in the amount of $3,363.50. Authorize increase in trustee's bond to $995,000.
    Approve restatement of trust (Probate Code §15409(a)) subject to the following: (1) Article IV,...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    According to V3, the case was transferred out on 8/31/18. On 10/1/18, a receipt and a notice of transfer from the Orange County Court were received. Accordingly, it appears that the transfer has been completed and this matte...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    The care plan was timely filed by Co-Conservators on July 31, 2018. The court has reviewed the care plan, and it is complete. No appearance is required.
    The next previously scheduled hearing is on November 6, 2018, to rev...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    Conservator's biennial status report was timely filed on August 30, 2018. The court has reviewed the status report, and it is complete. No appearance is required.
    The next biennial status report shall be filed on or befor...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    Status Report: Not filed as of 10/03/18; was due to be filed by 09/07/18.
    The Court intends to set for OSC re failure to file biennial status report.

    ...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    Limited Conservator's biennial status report was timely filed on August 14, 2018. The court has reviewed the status report, and it is complete. No appearance is required.
    The next biennial status report shall be filed on ...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    Guardian's annual status report was timely filed on August 6, 2018.
    The court has reviewed the status report and it is complete. No appearance is required.
    The next annual status report shall be filed on or before Augu...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    The care plan was timely filed by Limited Conservator on August 24, 2018. The court has reviewed the care plan, and it is complete. No appearance is required.
    The next previously scheduled hearing is on November 6, 2018, ...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    Status Report: Not filed as of 10/03/18; was due 09/12/18.
    The Court intends to set for OSC re failure to file annual status report.

    ...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    Conservator's biennial status report was timely filed on August 29, 2018.
    The court has reviewed the status report and it is complete. No appearance is required.
    The next biennial status report shall be filed on or bef...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    The care plan was timely filed by Conservator on September 4, 2018. The court has reviewed the care plan, and it is complete. No appearance is required.
    The next previously scheduled hearing is on November 6, 2018, to rev...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    Limited Conservator's biennial status report was timely filed on September 4, 2018. The court has reviewed the status report, and it is complete. No appearance is required.
    The next biennial status report shall be filed o...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    Co-Conservator' biennial status report was filed September 17, 2018.
    The court has reviewed the status report and it is complete. No appearance is required.
    The next biennial status report shall be filed on or before J...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    The Provisional Order Accepting Transfer to Utah (Carbon County) has been received by the court. Accordingly, the court intends to issue its Final Order Confirming the Transfer to Utah (Carbon County). A status hearing will ...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    This matter is on for a hearing regarding approval of medical treatment for the conservatee. The court has not received a Notice of Hearing for this matter.
    Notice issue aside for a moment, the conservators currently have...

  • Oct 09, 2018 Ventura County

    Tentative Ruling issued by Amber Rodriguez, Judge Pro Tem presiding on 10/9/18:
    At the last hearing on this matter, the court ordered the Conservator, Beatriz Orozco, to appear personally for the October 9, 2018 hearing.
    Although the Biennial Status Report was received by this court, it was not until...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Glen M. Reiser

On July 7, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2016

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 25, 2022

On November 17, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

Nov 17, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2022

On May 23, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On January 7, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2013

Status

Case Closed - Approval Of Final Distribution

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On March 18, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2011

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On December 10, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

Dec 10, 2010

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On June 24, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2010

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On October 19, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2009

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2021

On February 18, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

Feb 18, 2009

Status

Consolidation

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Construction

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On March 25, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2008

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On November 15, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen Reiser presiding.

Filed

Nov 15, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On October 29, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

Oct 29, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On June 21, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M Reiser presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On December 21, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Glen M. Reiser presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Glen M. Reiser Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Glen M. Reiser

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

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