Judge Mark A. Talamantes: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

Marin County Superior Court, Department Courtroom L

CA Bar #: 187961 (June 1997)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Mark A. Talamantes is a judge for the Marin County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown in 2012.


He is a registered Democrat.


Judge Talamantes received his B.A. in mass communications from Texas Tech University. After moving to California from Texas to work briefly in advertising, he went on to earn his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.


Prior to his appointment to the Superior Court, Talamantes spent his entire legal career in private practice. After briefly practicing as an associate at the law firm Brooke, Oliver, and Associates beginning in 1997, he entered into solo practice. At the time of his appointment to the bench, he had served as a managing partner at Talamantes Villegas Carrera LLP since 2004. During his tenure in private practice, Talamantes specialized in wage-and-hour law, specifically representing low-wage Latino laborers such as janitors, housekeepers, and farm workers.


Judge Talamantes was born in El Paso, Texas. In his free time, he enjoys swimming and taking road trips.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Mark A. Talamantes

  • Dec 10, 2020 Marin County

    NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: l) STATUS CONFERENCE — RE: CHILD 2) OSC — CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS

    RULING

    Since May 28, 2020, this court as entered four orders regarding the custody of Rayyan, who is age 8. Petitioner Sal Lyazidi (“Father”) disregarded each order.

    Respondent Grace De La Fe (“Mot...

  • Dec 10, 2020 Marin County

    NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: OSC — ARRAIGNMENT AND ENTRY OF PLEA ON CONTEMPT BY RESPONDENT

    RULlNG Appearances are required for arraignment on alleged contempt for violation of order,

    Parties must comply with Marin County Superior Court Local Rules, Rule 6.12(B), (C) to contest the tentative decis...

  • Dec 10, 2020 Marin County

    NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: MODIFICATION — CUSTODY AND VISITATION [RESP] CHARLES MCBRIDE

    RULING

    This matter is on for review of custody and visitation orders issued on October 15, 2020. To summarize, Respondent Charles McBride (“Father”) filed an exparte request for Temporary Emergency Orders to...

  • Dec 10, 2020 Marin County

    NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: MODIFICATION — CHILD CUSTODY; VISITATION; CLAIMlNG CHILD FOR TAX PURPOSES [PETR] COURTNEY SCHUTZ

    RULING

    Petitioner Courtney Caldwell Schutz (“Mother”) filed a Request for Order (“RFO”) on October 1, 2020, seeking post judgment changes to custody and visitation orders. ...

  • Dec 10, 2020 Marin County

    NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: VISITATION — RECEIPT OF FAMILY COURT SERVICE REPORT

    RULl'NG

    On September 21, 2020, the court issued a three-year Domestic Violence Restraining Order (“DVRO”) in favor of Petitioner Sylvia Roberson (“Mother”), with Respondent Jeffrey Hall (“Father”) the restrained part...

  • Dec 10, 2020 Marin County

    NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: 1) CHILD CUSTODY 7 VISITATION; RELOCATION WITH MINOR CHILDREN TO SAN DIEGO, CA [PETR] JENNIFER TEDESKO 2) OTHER — SALE OF THE FAMILY RESIDENCE [PETR] JENNIFER TEDESKO

    RULING

    There are two Requests for Orders (“RFO”) on calendar.

    Petitioner Jennifer Tedesko (“M...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Mark A. Talamantes

On February 20, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

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Feb 20, 2026

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Superior Court of California

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Marin County, CA

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Civil Unlimited

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Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2026

On February 13, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2026

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Active

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Superior Court of California

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Marin County, CA

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Civil Limited

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Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2026

On February 13, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Limited

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Creditor

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Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2026

On February 13, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Superior Court of California

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Marin County, CA

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Civil Limited

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Creditor

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Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2026

On February 10, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Superior Court of California

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Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Limited

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Creditor

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Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2026

On February 10, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2026

On February 10, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of California

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Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Limited

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Creditor

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Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2026

On February 5, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

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Feb 05, 2026

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Active

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Court

Superior Court of California

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Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Limited

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Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2026

On February 4, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of California

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Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Limited

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Creditor

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Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2026

On February 4, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2026

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Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2026

On February 4, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Limited

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Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2026

On February 4, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Limited

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Creditor

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Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2026

On February 4, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2026

On February 3, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2026

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Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2026

On February 2, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2026

On February 2, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Limited

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2026

On February 2, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2026

On February 2, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2026

On February 2, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Limited

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2026

On February 2, 2026 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Limited

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2026

On January 30, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2026

On January 30, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2026

On January 30, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2026

On January 30, 2026 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Marin County. Judge Mark A. Talamantes presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mark A. Talamantes Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mark A. Talamantes

Court

Superior Court of California

County

Marin County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2026