Judge Nicholas A. Firetag: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Riverside County Superior Court, Department H4

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Nicholas A. Firetag is a court commissioner for the Riverside County Superior Court in California[1]. Firetag was serving in that role by 2018[2].

His assignments have included family law, adoptions, and family support matters.

Educational background

Firetag earned a B.A. in cooperative political science and administrative studies from the University of California, Riverside, in 2000[3]. At Pepperdine University, Rick J. Caruso School of Law, he completed a J.D. in 2005[3]. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (2005)[3].

Career history

After graduating from law school, Firetag joined Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden in the Inland Empire[3]. He later became a shareholder in the firm's civil litigation department, where his practice emphasized receivership matters.

His professional activities also included the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court, where he participated in presentation teams[4]. In 2016, he took part in the Riverside County Bar's Bridge Program, a volunteer initiative[5].

Personal life

Raised in Riverside, Firetag has maintained local community ties. He and his wife, Jamie, a middle school teacher, have three children.

Outside the courtroom, his civic involvement has included service on a local Habitat for Humanity board of directors. Family and community activities have included hiking, camping, participation in activities at Grove Community Church, a goal of visiting all of the national parks in the United States, and mission trips that included Belize.

References

[1] Transparent California Salary Profile (2024)
[2] Behind the Badge — Riverside Sheriffs Association Honors Its Finest at Annual Awards Gala
[3] FindLaw Attorney Profile
[4] Deegan Inn of Court — Best Team Presentation
[5] Riverside Lawyer Magazine (November 2016)

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People of the State of California vs. JOSE IRAHETA

On October 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Nicholas A. Firetag presiding.

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On June 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Nicholas A. Firetag presiding.

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People vs CHAD EDWARD GRAY

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People vs EDSON ECHEVERIA

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People vs RAMIRO HARO

On April 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Nicholas A. Firetag presiding.

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People vs HECTOR DAVID SOLISCERVANTES

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People vs OSCAR ADRIAN CASTANEDAPRECIADO

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People vs WENDY CARRASCO

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People vs JUAN JR TENORIO

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People vs ALISSA MONIQUEE SALGADO

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People vs AUGUSTINE PATRICE HAMILTON

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About

Nicholas A. Firetag
Current Appointment Riverside County Superior Court, Department H4	Riverside County Superior Court, Department H4
Education J.D., Pepperdine University, Rick J. Caruso School of Law - 2005 B.A., University of California, Riverside - 2000	J.D., Pepperdine University, Rick J. Caruso School of Law - 2005 B.A., University of California, Riverside - 2000

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Riverside County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (951) 777-3147

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Commissioner	Riverside County Superior Court	Riverside County, California
Shareholder	Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden	Los Angeles County, California

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Judge Nicholas A. Firetag: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

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Personal life

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