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Biography

The Hon. Matthew P. Guasco is a judge for the Ventura County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench on December 27, 2011, by former governor Jerry Brown. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. David W. Long (Ret.).

He is a registered Democrat.

Judge Guasco received his B.A. from the University of California, Davis in 1980. He went on to earn his J.D. from the Golden Gate University School of Law in 1984.

After law school, Guasco joined the Marin County Public Defender's Office in 1985, where he served as a deputy public defender. His four years there would serve as his only position held in the public sector. In 1989, Guasco entered the private arena where he would spend the remainder of his legal career outside the bench.

He first worked as an appellate attorney for Lascher and Lascher, a husband and wife legal team, starting in 1989. Then, four years later, he became an associate at Engle, Carobine, Covner, and Coats LLP, where he would practice until 1998. It was at that time that Guasco began his foray into the world of arbitration and mediation, beginning a solo practice at Innovative Mediation, where he would work for the next three years. Guasco then resumed his work as an appellate attorney in 2001 practicing at the law firms of Norman Dowler LLP until 2008, and Arnold, Bleuel, LaRochelle, Mathews, and Zirbel LLP until 2010. He would briefly return to his mediation and arbitration solo practice before his appointment to the bench later that same year.

With the experience he gained in arbitration and mediation, Guasco served as an adjunct professor at the Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. He also taught negotiation and mediation theory and practice at the City University of Hong Kong, School of Law and at Shantou University in the Guangdong Province of China.

During his time on the bench, Judge Guasco has presided over a civil trials and law and motion calendar.

His hobbies include cooking, gardening and spending time with his family.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Matthew P. Guasco

Mar 13, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/13/2023 TIME: 04:10:00 PM DEPT: 20
TEMPORARY JUDGE: ...
Mar 10, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/10/2023 TIME: 08:30:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER...
Mar 10, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/10/2023 TIME: 08:30:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL O...
Mar 10, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/10/2023 TIME: 08:30:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL O...
Mar 10, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/10/2023 TIME: 08:30:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFF...
Mar 10, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/10/2023 TIME: 08:20:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER...
Mar 10, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA DIVISION
TENTATIVE RULINGS
EVENT DATE: 03/10/2023 EVENT TIME: 08:20:00 AM ...
Mar 07, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/07/2023 TIME: 02:45:00 PM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER PRESIDING...
Mar 07, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/07/2023 TIME: 02:20:00 PM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER PRESIDING: Mat...
Mar 06, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/06/2023 TIME: 04:50:00 PM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER PRESIDING...
Mar 06, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/06/2023 TIME: 08:30:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER...
Mar 03, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/03/2023 TIME: 02:16:00 PM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER PR...
Mar 03, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/03/2023 TIME: 11:14:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER PRESIDING...
Mar 01, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/01/2023 TIME: 08:30:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER...
Mar 01, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/01/2023 TIME: 08:30:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFF...
Mar 01, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/01/2023 TIME: 08:20:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OF...
Mar 01, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 03/01/2023 TIME: 08:20:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER...
Feb 28, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA DIVISION
TENTATIVE RULINGS
EVENT DATE: 02/28/2023 EVENT TIME: 08:20:00 AM ...
Feb 27, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 02/27/2023 TIME: 04:25:00 PM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER ...
Feb 27, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 02/27/2023 TIME: 10:00:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER...
Feb 27, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA DIVISION
TENTATIVE RULINGS
EVENT DATE: 02/27/2023 EVENT TIME: 10:00:00 AM ...
Feb 27, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
MINUTE ORDER
DATE: 02/27/2023 TIME: 08:20:00 AM DEPT: 20
JUDICIAL OFFICER...
Feb 24, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
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DATE: 02/24/2023 ...
Feb 24, 2023 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF VENTURA
VENTURA
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DATE: 02/24/2023 ...
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Recent Cases by Hon. Matthew P. Guasco

Cindy Montano vs. Ross Stores Inc

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In The Matter Of Hurtado

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In the Matter of Mya Livier Moran

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Soto vs Ventura County Animal Services

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In The Matter Of Morales

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In the Matter of Leal Magdaleno

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Martin vs. Kim

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Uria vs. Malik

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In the Matter of Adalyn

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Mar 09, 2023

Truist Bank vs.Gray

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Haros Food Service vs. Rosabellas Cafe & Bakery

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Pacific Specialty vs. Clawfoot Supply LLC

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Bustamante vs. Ventura Investment

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Raya vs. FCA US LLC

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Mar 03, 2023

Romero vs FCA US LLC

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Feb 24, 2023

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Mar 01, 2023

Creditors Adjustment Bureau vs. Barbera

On February 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Matthew P. Guasco presiding.

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Feb 23, 2023

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Mar 03, 2023

American Modern Property vs. Cable

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Feb 21, 2023

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Feb 28, 2023

McVicker vs. Los Robles

On February 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Matthew P. Guasco presiding.

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Feb 21, 2023

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Feb 27, 2023

Dines vs. Matters Engineering

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Feb 21, 2023

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Mar 01, 2023

Jon Lewis vs. General Motors LLC

On February 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Matthew P. Guasco presiding.

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Feb 21, 2023

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Feb 28, 2023

Johnson vs. BMW

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Feb 17, 2023

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Feb 27, 2023

Trujillo vs. Flores

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Feb 17, 2023

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Feb 27, 2023

Edith Gomez vs. General Motors LLC

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Feb 17, 2023

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Feb 27, 2023

Dill Pickle vs. Envision

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Feb 17, 2023

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About

Matthew P. Guasco
Current Appointment Ventura County Superior Court, Department 20	Ventura County Superior Court, Department 20
Education B.A., University of California, Davis - 1980 J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law - 1984	B.A., University of California, Davis - 1980 J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law - 1984

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Ventura County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (805) 289-8900
Civil:	+1 (805) 289-8525

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Instructor	Shantou University	Guangdong Province, China
Instructor	City University of Hong Kong, School of Law	Hong Kong, China
Adjunct Professor	Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution	None
Deputy Public Defender	Marin County Public Defender's Office	Marin County, California
Associate	Lascher and Lascher	Ventura County, California
Associate	Engle, Carobini, Covner, and Coats LLP	Ventura County, California
Sole Practitioner	Innovation Mediation	None
Of Counsel	Norman Dowler LLP	Ventura County, California
Of Counsel	Arnold, Bleuel, LaRochelle, Mathews, and Zirbel LLP	Ventura County, California
Mediator and Arbitrator	Private Practice	None