Judge Michael E. Ballachey: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Alameda County Superior Court, Department deceased

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

Biography

The Hon. Michael E. Ballachey (deceased) served as a judge for the Alameda County Superior Court in California. Ballachey was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown in 1979. He retired in 2003 and joined JAMS as a private mediator and arbitrator.


Ballachey earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1959. He then completed a J.D. at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1963.


After graduating from law school, Ballachey relocated to Washington, D.C. He worked as an attorney for the United States Commission on Civil Rights until 1965, at which time he retired to California. Ballachey spent the next two years as a deputy public defender for the Alameda County Public Defender’s Office before starting his own private practice with several other partners.


He was named Trial Judge of the Year by the Alameda County Bar Association.


Ballachey was born in East Lansing, Michigan, and raised in Lafayette, California. He graduated from Acalanes High School in 1955. His father taught as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley.


When not presiding over legal matters, Ballachey enjoyed sailing, backpacking, and photography.


Ballachey passed away on January 26, 2017.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael E. Ballachey

On October 27, 2016 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2016

On October 27, 2016 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2016

On October 27, 2016 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2016

On October 21, 2016 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2016

On October 13, 2016 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2016

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 01, 2016

On October 7, 2016 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2016

On September 19, 2016 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2016

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2016

On September 15, 2016 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2016

On September 15, 2016 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2016

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2016

On September 12, 2016 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Sep 12, 2016

Status

Other

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Other Parent-Child

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 08, 2016

On August 31, 2016 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Aug 31, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 02, 2016

On September 10, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 27, 2014

On July 23, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Jul 23, 2013

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2013

On July 18, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2014

On June 26, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2013

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2013

On June 20, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2013

Status

Settlement

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 17, 2014

On May 20, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2015

On May 16, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2013

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2013

On April 12, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 24, 2014

On April 12, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2014

On April 11, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 05, 2013

On April 10, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 11, 2013

On April 9, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 24, 2014

On April 8, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Michael E. Ballachey presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2014

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