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Biography

Overview

The Hon. Gregory H. Saldivar (Ret.) was a commissioner for the Santa Clara County Superior Court in California[1]. Saldivar was appointed as a commissioner to the Santa Clara Municipal Court in 1991 and was elevated to the Superior Court upon court unification in 1998. He retired from the bench in January 2020[1].

While on the bench, Saldivar handled traffic matters at the South County Facility[2]. By 2014, he presided over drug court in Morgan Hill[2].

Educational background

Saldivar earned a bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University in 1974. At Santa Clara University School of Law, he completed a J.D. in 1977. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 16, 1980)[3].

Career history

After his 1980 admission to the bar, Saldivar entered private practice in Santa Clara County. During the following ten years, he specialized in criminal defense matters. He was a partner at Baker, Brauer, Saldivar & Postelle, a San Jose law firm[4].

Personal life

Before college, Saldivar attended Bellarmine College Preparatory[5]. In professional settings, he maintained a compassionate courtroom approach[2]. He marked one-year sobriety milestones by presenting sobriety chips to participants[2].

References

[1] Daily Journal — Santa Clara County Superior Court Adds a New Commissioner
[2] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile
[3] State Bar of California — Attorney Licensee Search
[4] Bellarmine Magazine (Fall 2013)
[5] Bellarmine Magazine (Fall 2017)

Recent Cases by Hon. Gregory H. Saldivar

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs JOSE PINEDA SILVA

On January 22, 2019 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

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Jan 22, 2019

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Closed

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Superior

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Family

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Child Support

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Aug 27, 2025

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs YOGESH SHARMA

On January 16, 2019 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

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Jan 16, 2019

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Active

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Family

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Child Support

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Aug 27, 2025

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs JOSE QUINTERO

On December 26, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Dec 26, 2018

Status

Closed

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Family

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Child Support

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Nov 08, 2021

Yvette Jimenez vs Mark Rodriguez

On September 24, 2018 a dcss - uifsa case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2018

Status

Dismissal

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Santa Clara County, CA

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DCSS - UIFSA

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Family

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Child Support

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Nov 09, 2021

Alexander Peach vs Lu Wang

On September 12, 2018 a dissolution w/ minor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

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Sep 12, 2018

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Closed

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Dissolution w/ Minor

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Apr 16, 2025

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs MIGUEL SANDOVAL

On September 11, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

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Sep 11, 2018

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Closed

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Nov 08, 2021

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs DAVID MATA, Jr.

On August 23, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Aug 23, 2018

Status

Closed

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Nov 08, 2021

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs JORGE ALEJANDRO VEGA

On August 17, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Aug 17, 2018

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Active

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Nov 09, 2021

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs ALBERT LOPEZ

On August 16, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2018

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Active

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Family

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Nov 09, 2021

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs MICHAEL PEREA

On July 30, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Jul 30, 2018

Status

Closed

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Family

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Child Support

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Nov 09, 2021

Marisela Avila Arellano vs Daniel Sandoval Fregoso

On July 13, 2018 a dv prevention w/ minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2018

Status

Consolidation

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DV Prevention w/ Minor Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 09, 2021

Rocio Madrigal vs Samuel Santiago

On July 6, 2018 a dcss - uifsa case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2018

Status

Closed

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Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 09, 2021

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs TOMAS RODRIGUEZ

On June 20, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2018

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Active

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Child Support

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Nov 08, 2021

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs FELIPE SAENZ

On June 18, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Jun 18, 2018

Status

Closed

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Nov 09, 2021

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs HECTOR SANCHEZ MARTINEZ

On June 7, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2018

Status

Closed

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Child Support

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Nov 09, 2021

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs SENOVIO REYES

On May 24, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2018

Status

Closed

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Nov 09, 2021

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA vs IVAN TORRES ALONSO

On May 10, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2018

Status

Closed

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Nov 09, 2021

County of Santa Clara vs Demont Taylor

On April 17, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2018

Status

Active

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Nov 09, 2021

County of Santa Clara vs Luis Nevarez

On January 11, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2018

Status

Closed

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Child Support

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Nov 09, 2021

County of Santa Clara vs Fausto Sarabia

On December 7, 2017 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Dec 07, 2017

Status

Active

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Santa Clara

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Court Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

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Nov 09, 2021

County of Santa Clara vs Gabriel Martinez

On November 28, 2017 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Nov 28, 2017

Status

Closed

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Santa Clara

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Family

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Child Support

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Nov 08, 2021

Yvette Gutierrez vs Jose Munoz

On October 12, 2017 a dissolution w/ minor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2017

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Santa Clara

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Dissolution w/ Minor

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 09, 2021

County of Santa Clara vs Jose Mendoza Herrera

On September 13, 2017 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Sep 13, 2017

Status

Dismissal

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Santa Clara

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 09, 2021

County of Santa Clara vs Juan Quezada

On August 23, 2017 a dept. of child support services (dcss) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Judge Gregory H. Saldivar presiding.

Filed

Aug 23, 2017

Status

Closed

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Santa Clara

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Santa Clara County, CA

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Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS)

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Family

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Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 09, 2021
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About

Gregory H. Saldivar
Current Appointment Santa Clara County Superior Court, Retired Santa Clara County Superior Court, Retired
Education J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law - 1977
Bachelor's degree, Santa Clara University - 1974
 		J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law - 1977
Bachelor's degree, Santa Clara University - 1974

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Current Court:  CA - Santa Clara County Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role Employer Where
Commissioner Superior Court of California Santa Clara County, California
Commissioner Santa Clara Municipal Court Santa Clara County, California
Attorney Private Practice Santa Clara County, California

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