Judge Michael A. Jacques: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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Biography

The Hon. Michael A. Jacques is a commissioner for the Placer County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2011.


Jacques earned a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1988.


At the time of his appointment, Jacques lived on a small-scale farm with his wife and his sons.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Michael A. Jacques

  • Mar 19, 2019 Placer County

    Plaintiffs’ Motion for Attorneys’ Fees
    Plaintiffs’ request for judicial notice is denied as to Exhibit D. Although the court may take judicial notice of the existence of a declaration filed in a different case, it may not take judicial notice of the truth of factual statements therein. Plaintiffs’ reque...

  • Mar 19, 2019 Placer County

    The motion to compel further deposition is continued to April 2, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 40 to be heard with other pending motions.

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  • Mar 19, 2019 Placer County

    Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment is granted.
    Summary judgment may be granted where there is no triable issue as to any material fact, and moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Code Civ. Proc. § 437c(c). The party seeking summary judgment bears the burden of showing there is no ...

  • Mar 19, 2019 Placer County

    Appearance required on March 19, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 40.

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  • Mar 19, 2019 Placer County

    Lexington Insurance Company’s motion to intervene on behalf of cross-defendant Energetic Painting and Drywall, Inc. is continued to April 2, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 40. The proof of service in the court’s file is insufficient as it fails to identify the names and electronic service addresses of th...

  • Mar 19, 2019 Placer County

    The motion to be relieved as counsel for plaintiff by Mohammad Maaz and JT Legal Group, APC, is granted, effective upon filing of proof of service of the court’s order on plaintiff James M. Bradley, Jr.

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  • Mar 19, 2019 Placer County

    Demurrer to Cross-Complaint
    Cross-defendants James Zubillaga, Sr. and Christopher Zubillaga demur to the first, third and seventh causes of action alleged in the cross-complaint filed by Gina Zubillaga. A party may demur to a complaint where the pleading does not state facts sufficient to constitute a c...

  • Mar 19, 2019 Placer County

    Defendants Marisa and Rocky Faupusa demur to the unlawful detainer complaint filed against them.
    A party may demur to a complaint where the pleading does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. Code Civ. Proc. § 430.10(e). A demurrer tests the legal sufficiency of the pleadings, not ...

  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    Defendant James Robert Norton, Sr., as personal representative of the Estate of Betty Jo Norton, demurs to the complaint.
    A party may demur to a complaint where the pleading does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. Code Civ. Proc. § 430.10(e). A demurrer tests the legal sufficien...

  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    The order to show cause re: preliminary injunction, motion to set aside default, and default prove-up hearing are continued to March 26, 2019, to be heard by the Honorable Michael W. Jones. The temporary restraining order issued December 7, 2018, shall remain in effect pending further order of the court.

  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    The motion for summary judgment is continued to April 2, 2019, to be heard in conjunction with defendant’s motion for determination of good faith settlement. The court finds good cause to permit the motion to be heard within 30 days of the scheduled trial date.

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  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    The motion to set aside default was continued to April 9, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 40.

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  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    Defendant’s motion to set aside default is continued to March 19, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 40.
    The motion has not been served in compliance with the court’s February 25, 2019, ex parte order. The ex parte order required defendant to serve plaintiff with the ex parte application, order and motion...

  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    The demurrer to complaint is dropped as no moving papers were filed with the court.

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  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    The motions for attorneys’ fees are continued to March 19, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 40.

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  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    The motion to be relieved as counsel for plaintiff by Jeremy Schroeder and Flesher Schaff & Schroeder Inc. is continued to March 26, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 40. The proof of service filed February 19, 2019, does not establish proper service on plaintiff of each document filed in connection with th...

  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    The motion to compel further responses is continued to March 21, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 to be heard by the Honorable Charles D. Wachob.

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  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    The motion for summary adjudication is dropped in light of the notice of settlement filed February 28, 2019.

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  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    The motion for summary judgment is dropped as no moving papers were filed with the court.

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  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    The expedited petition to approve compromise of disputed claim of minor is granted as prayed. If oral argument is requested, appearance of the minor is excused. These are the tentative rulings for civil law and motion matters set for Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. in the Placer County Superior Court...

  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    Motion for Attorneys’ Fees
    Rulings on Objections
    Respondent’s objections to evidence are ruled on as follows: The objection to statements set forth in the Benumof declaration at p. 5:17-21, and the objection to statements in the Skidmore declaration, are sustained. The remaining objections are overru...

  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    Demurrer to First Amended Complaint (Ace Funding Source, LLC)
    Defendant Ace Funding Source, LLC (“Ace”), demurs to the third and fourth causes of action alleged in the first amended complaint.
    A party may demur to a complaint where the pleading does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of...

  • Mar 12, 2019 Placer County

    Defendants Richard Yang, Frieda Yang and Madeline Yang move for judgment on the pleadings as to the fourth and fifth causes of action stated in the first amended complaint. A motion for judgment on the pleadings has the same function as a demurrer, but is made after the time for a demurrer has expired. Clo...

  • Mar 05, 2019 Placer County

    Plaintiff’s motion for judgment on the pleadings is denied. There is no proof of service in the court’s file establishing service of the motion on defendant.

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Recent Cases by Hon. Michael A. Jacques

On January 5, 2026 a other tort: business (07) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

56 Files
Filed

Jan 05, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Other Tort: Business (07)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2026

On November 8, 2024 a misdemeanor: dui case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

Filed

Nov 08, 2024

Status

Warrant

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Misdemeanor: DUI

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2025

On October 21, 2024 a misdemeanor: dui case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2024

Status

Warrant

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Misdemeanor: DUI

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2025

On August 23, 2024 a misdemeanor: dui case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

Filed

Aug 23, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Misdemeanor: DUI

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2025

On August 9, 2024 a decedent's estate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

65 Files
Filed

Aug 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Decedent's Estate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026

On July 23, 2024 a misdemeanor: non traffic/ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

Filed

Jul 23, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Misdemeanor: Non Traffic/Ordinance

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2025

On June 25, 2024 a misdemeanor: dui case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Misdemeanor: DUI

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2025

On June 6, 2024 a decedent's estate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

90 Files
Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Decedent's Estate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026

On May 17, 2024 a misdemeanor: dui case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2024

Status

Warrant

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Misdemeanor: DUI

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2025

On October 20, 2023 a misdemeanor: traffic other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Misdemeanor: Traffic Other

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2025

On August 24, 2023 a misdemeanor: dui case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

Filed

Aug 24, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Misdemeanor: DUI

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2025

On December 2, 2022 a civil comp: other (42) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

37 Files
Filed

Dec 02, 2022

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Civil Comp: Other (42)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 08, 2026

On March 18, 2021 a conservatorship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Conservatorship

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 01, 2024

On April 24, 2020 a civil pet: harassment (43) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2020

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Civil Pet: Harassment (43)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2026

On April 16, 2019 an other tort: professional neglig (2) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Michael A. Jacques presiding.

62 Files
Filed

Apr 16, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Jacques Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Jacques

Court

Superior

County

Placer County, CA

Court Category

Other Tort: Professional Neglig (2)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 02, 2025