Judge James E. McFetridge: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 120879 (December 1985)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. James E. McFetridge is a judge for the Sacramento County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2006 by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. D. Robert Shuman (Ret.).


Judge McFetridge received his bachelor's degree from the University of Santa Clara. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law. While in law school, McFetridge clerked for the Hon. Eugene F. Lynch with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.


Then, in 1985, McFetridge joined the United States Navy, where he would serve as a Lieutenant in the Judge Advocate General's Corps.


After completing his military service, McFetridge became an attorney at the Sacramento law firm of Ropers, Majeski, Kohn, and Bentley in 1989.


He would then enter the public sector to become a deputy attorney general for the California Department of Justice's Office of the Attorney General in 1996. While there, he was assigned to the A.G.'s Civil Division, where he was tasked with representing state and government agencies, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.


In 2005, McFetridge served in active duty as a Command Judge Advocate for the California National Guard's 115th Area Support Group. During his year-long deployment, he was stationed in Kuwait and then Iraq. While in Kuwait, McFetridge served as counsel, providing legal advice to the senior commanders stationed there. In Iraq, he served as counsel to the Joint Detention Review Committee, in their efforts to analyze potential security threats as well as process the thousands of detainees held by the Coalition Forces. McFetridge left active duty in 2006. He was subsequently appointed to the Superior Court that same year.


While on the bench, Judge McFetridge has presided over a general trial, felony warrants, military diversion, and veteran's court calendar.

Recent Rulings by Hon. James E. McFetridge

  • Jun 16, 2020 Sacramento County

    TENTATIVE RULING ON PEOPLE'S (BUTTE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY)

    MOTION TO REMAND ACTION TO BUTTE COUNTY AND SEVER TRIAL FROM THE

    COORDINATED CASES

    The People, representing Butte County, have filed a motion, entitled "Motion to Transfer Venue," seeking to sever its action agai...

  • Feb 13, 2020 Sacramento County

    The parties are ordered to appear on Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike or Tax Costs, which is scheduled to be heard by the Court in Department 30 on February 19, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. The parties shall be prepared to address the timeliness of the filing of Defendants' Memorandum of Costs (filed January 9, 2020) an...

  • Jan 16, 2020 Sacramento County

    Defendant California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has moved for summary judgment and/or summary adjudication of issues on the complaint(s) of the following plaintiffs: Roplast Industries, Inc., Dirks Automotive and Transmission, Jeanette Ann Morton, Melissa Morton, Ashley Morton, George Barber, Kath...

  • Oct 31, 2019 Sacramento County

    Hearing required.

    ...

  • Jan 17, 2018 Sacramento County

    Appearance Required.

    ...

  • Jan 17, 2018 Sacramento County

    Tentative Rulings:

    Mandatory appearance of plaintiff is required. Absent an Appearance for any matter on the Order to Show Cause Re: Non-Compliance could result in Dismissal without Prejudice.

    ...

  • Jan 17, 2018 Sacramento County

    Appearance Required.

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  • Jan 17, 2018 Sacramento County

    Appearance Required.

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  • Jan 17, 2018 Sacramento County

    Tentative Rulings:

    Mandatory appearance of plaintiff is required. Absent an Appearance for any matter on the Order to Show Cause Re: Non-Compliance could result in Dismissal without Prejudice.

    ...

  • Jan 12, 2018 Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 11, 2018 Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 11, 2018 Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 10, 2018 Sacramento County

    Mandatory appearance of plaintiff is required.

    Absent an Appearance for any matter on the Order to Show Cause Re: Non-Compliance could result in Dismissal without Prejudice.

    ...

  • Jan 10, 2018 Sacramento County

    Mandatory appearance of Plaintiff is required.

    Absent an Appearance for any matter on the Order to Show Cause Re: Non-Compliance could result in Dismissal without Prejudice.

    ...

  • Jan 10, 2018 Sacramento County

    Mandatory appearance of Plaintiff is required.

    Absent an Appearance for any matter on the Order to Show Cause Re: Non-Compliance could result in Dismissal without Prejudice.

    ...

  • Jan 10, 2018 Sacramento County

    Mandatory appearance of plaintiff is required.

    Absent an Appearance for any matter on the Order to Show Cause Re: Non-Compliance could result in Dismissal without Prejudice.

    ...

  • Jan 10, 2018 Sacramento County

    Mandatory appearance of Plaintiff is required.

    Absent an Appearance for any matter on the Order to Show Cause Re: Dismissal could result in Dismissal without Prejudice.

    ...

  • Jan 10, 2018 Sacramento County

    Mandatory appearance of Plaintiff is required.

    Absent an Appearance for any matter on the Order to Show Cause Re: Dismissal could result in Dismissal without Prejudice.

    ...

  • Jan 09, 2018 Sacramento County

    The above-entitled case is scheduled for a complex case status conference. The parties are required to appear.

    ...

  • Jan 05, 2018 Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    Case Management Conference - Case Management Program continued to 03/29/2018 at 08:30 in this department.

    New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing pursuant to Local Rule ...

  • Jan 05, 2018 Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 05, 2018 Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 04, 2018 Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 04, 2018 Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This matter is ordered to Arbitration effective 08/09/2018. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon the names of 3 Arbitrators. Parties shall notify the court of the selection of Arbitrators no ...

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Recent Cases by Hon. James E. McFetridge

On April 16, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Sacramento County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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Spousal Property

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Apr 16, 2024

On April 15, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Apr 15, 2024

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Sacramento County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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General Probate

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Apr 15, 2024

On April 12, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Apr 12, 2024

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Superior

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Sacramento County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Apr 13, 2024

On April 5, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Apr 05, 2024

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Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Superior

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Sacramento County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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General Probate

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Apr 05, 2024

On April 4, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Apr 04, 2024

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Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

Court

Superior

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Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Apr 04, 2024

On April 4, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

Filed

Apr 04, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

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General Probate

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Apr 04, 2024

On April 4, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

Filed

Apr 04, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Superior

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Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

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Trusts

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Apr 04, 2024

On April 2, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Apr 02, 2024

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Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Superior

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Sacramento County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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Trusts

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Apr 02, 2024

On March 29, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Mar 29, 2024

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Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Superior

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Sacramento County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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Trusts

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Mar 29, 2024

On March 29, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Mar 29, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Superior

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Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

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Probate

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General Probate

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Mar 30, 2024

On March 28, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Mar 28, 2024

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Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Superior

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Sacramento County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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Trusts

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Mar 29, 2024

On March 28, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

Filed

Mar 28, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Mar 28, 2024

On March 14, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Mar 14, 2024

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Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Sacramento County

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Sacramento County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Mar 15, 2024

On March 11, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Mar 11, 2024

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Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Sacramento County

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Sacramento County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Mar 11, 2024

On March 8, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Mar 08, 2024

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Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Sacramento County

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Sacramento County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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General Probate

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Mar 08, 2024

On March 7, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

Filed

Mar 07, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Spousal Property

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Mar 08, 2024

On March 7, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

Filed

Mar 07, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Sacramento County

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Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

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Trusts

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Mar 08, 2024

On March 5, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Sacramento County

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Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

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Probate

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General Probate

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Mar 05, 2024

On March 1, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

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Mar 02, 2024

On February 28, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

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Feb 28, 2024

On February 28, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Feb 28, 2024

On February 26, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Feb 26, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Sacramento County

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Sacramento County, CA

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Probate

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Probate

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General Probate

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Feb 26, 2024

On February 23, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

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Feb 23, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Sacramento County

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Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Feb 24, 2024

On February 23, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge James E. McFetridge presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2024

Judge

Hon. James E. McFetridge Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James E. McFetridge

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Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

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Feb 24, 2024

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