Judge Robert L. Dondero: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 47694 (January 1971)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Robert L. Dondero is an Associate Justice on the California First District Court of Appeal, Division One. He was sworn in on July 30, 2009.


Prior to working for the Court of Appeal, Justice Dondero served as a judge for the Superior Court of San Francisco. From 1998-2000, Justice Dondero was the Supervising Judge of the Criminal Courts. He was elected by his colleagues as Assistant Presiding Judge of the San Francisco Superior Court from 2003-2004 and then elected Presiding Judge from 2005-2006.


While he was serving the trial court, Justice Dondero was on the criminal bench at the Hall of Justice, the Juvenile Court, and the civil trial departments.


During the period that he was with the District Attorney's Office, he handled a variety of trials, specializing in homicide and sexual assault prosecutions.


Among the accolades awarded to him were: Trial Judge of the Year by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association in 2004; Trial Judge of the Year by the San Francisco Barristers Association in 2005; and Judge of the Year by the Italian American Bar Association in 2006.


Justice Dondero spends his spare time hiking, reading, and traveling.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Robert L. Dondero

  • Apr 19, 2007 San Francisco County

    MOTION Motion To Appoint Setsuko Hansen As Successor-In-Interest To, And Substitute Successor-In-Interest For, Deceased Plaintiff And For Leave To File First Amended Complaint

    PLAINTIFF CARL HANSEN ABD SETSUKO HANSEN'S MOTION TO APPOINT SETSUKO HANSEN AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO, AND SUBSTITUTE SUC...

  • Feb 26, 2007 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    SET FOR HEARING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2007, LINE 3. DEFENDANT FAMILIAN CORPORATION'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS CONTINUED TO APRIL 9, 2007 PER FEBRUARY 23, 2007 EX PARTE ORDER. =(302/PHA)

    ...

  • Jan 02, 2007 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    SET FOR HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007, LINE 6, DEFENDANT IMO INDUSTRIES INC.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS OFF CALENDAR PER MOVING PARTY. =(302/PHA/ju)

    ...

  • Dec 18, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    On calendar for Monday, December 18, 2006, Line 17. DEFENDANT RICHARD MANHATTAN'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT is granted. No opposition filed. =(302/REQ)

    ...

  • Dec 18, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    On calendar for Monday, December 18, 2006, Line 10. DEFENDANT THE PEP BOYS MANNY, MOE & JACK OF CALIFORNIA'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT is granted. No opposition filed. =(302/REQ/)

    ...

  • Dec 11, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    SET FOR HEARING ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2006, LINE 15, PLAINTIFF DANIEL ALEUY'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS DENIED, TRIABLE ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT RE WHETHER DECREASE IN HOUSING SERVICES OCCURRED. =(302/PHA/PB)

    ...

  • Dec 04, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    SET FOR HEARING ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2006, LINE 3, DEFENDANT B.R. FUNSTEN & COMPANY'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS OFF CALENDAR PER 11/22/06 DISMISSAL. =(302/REQ/ju)

    ...

  • Dec 04, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    SET FOR HEARING ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2006, LINE 11, DEFENDANT HILL BROTHERS CHEMICAL COMPANY'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS DENIED, FAILED TO SHIFT BURDEN. PLAINTIFF WORKED WITH FLINTKOTE. DEFENDANT EXCLUSIVELY SUPPLIED IT. DEFENDANT MAKES NO SHOWING IT DID NOT CONTA...

  • Oct 25, 2006 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT

    ON CALENDAR FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2006. DEFENDANTS BODGAN REJCH, ANNA REJCH DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT IS GRANTED, NOTICE FATALLY DEFECTIVE SEE LAST SENTENCE "PAY AND QUIT". =(302/REQ/PB)

    ...

  • Oct 10, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    ON CALENDAR FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 200. DEFENDANT MAUREEN KEATING'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. HEARING IS REQUIRED. =(302/JUDGE BUSCH/KD)

    ...

  • Oct 10, 2006 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion For Order Vacating Trial Date, Adding Case To The December 21, 2006 Status Conference, And Extending Discovery Cut-Off

    ON CALENDAR FOR TUESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2006. PLAINTIFF NATHANIEL CYRUS' Motion For Order Vacating Trial Date, Adding Case To The December 21, 2006 Statu...

  • Aug 28, 2006 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT

    ON CALENDAR FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2006. DEFENDANTS WELDON BROWNE AND GREGORY ANDERSON'S DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT IS OFF CALENDAR, AMENDED COMPLAINT FILED. =(302/REQ)

    ...

  • Aug 14, 2006 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT

    ON CALENDAR FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2006. DEFENDANT SAMUEL HAYES' DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT IS OFF CALENDAR. FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FILED AND TRIAL HELD. =(302/PHA)

    ...

  • Aug 14, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    ON CALENDAR FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2006. DEFENDANT CONNIE CORDINGLY'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED, NO OPPOSITION FILED. =(302/PHA)

    ...

  • Aug 07, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    ON CALENDAR FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2006. PLAINTIFF MEDITERRANEAN OLIVE OIL CORPORATION'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED, NO OPPOSITION FILED. =(302/PHA/JU)

    ...

  • Jul 17, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    CALENDARED ON JULY 17, 2006 PLAINTIFF PHILLIP ERDMANN, KEVIN PALMER, TANIA PALMER'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, HEARING IS REQUIRED. =(302/REQ/HE)

    ...

  • Jul 17, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    CALENDARED ON JULY 17, 2006 DEFENDANT LESLIE CONTROLS INC.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS GRANTED, SUBJECT TO STATUS RE DISCOVERY. =(302/REQ/HE)

    ...

  • Jul 17, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    CALENDARED ON JULY 17, 2006 DEFENDANT LAKELAND INDUSTRIES,INC.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS OFF CALENDAR NOTICE IN BOTH DEPARTMENTS TO BE HEARD IN DEPT. 301. =(302/REQ)

    ...

  • Jun 26, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    SET FOR HEARING ON JUNE 26, 2006 DEFENDANT BUFFALO PUMPS, INC.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2006 MOVING/OPPOSING PARTY TO LODGE COURTESY COPIES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PER LOCAL RULE 8.5. PLEASE ATTACH A COVER LETTER CONFIRMING THE NEW HEARING DATE. =...

  • May 22, 2006 San Francisco County

    Defendant Lamons Gasket Company Dba Power Engineering & Equipment Company And Power Engineering'S Motion For Summary Judgment

    Defendant Lamons Gasket Company dba Power Engineering & Equipment Company And Power Engineering's Motion For Summary Judgment IS OFF CALENDAR PER MOVING PARTY AND COURT VACA...

  • Apr 24, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 24,2006 DEFENDANT HILL BROTHERS CHEMICAL COMPANY'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, HEARING IS REQUIRED. =(302REQ/HE)

    ...

  • Apr 21, 2006 San Francisco County

    Amended Notice Of Motion Ato Bifurcate Causes Of Action And Issues For Trial

    MATTER IS SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 21, 2006. DEFENDANT CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO'S Amended Motion to Bifurcate Causes Of Action And Issues For Trial IS CONTINUED TO MAY 22, 2006 PER STIPULATION WHICH WAS FILED BUT ...

  • Apr 10, 2006 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT

    SET FOR HEARING ON APRIL 10, 2006 DEFENDANT CRAIG SUIDE'S DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT IS OFF CALENDAR, FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FILED ON MARCH 10, 2006. =(302/PA)

    ...

  • Apr 03, 2006 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    Set for hearing on April 3, 2006, DEFENDANT CARLISLE CORPORATION'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS CONTINUED TO APRIL 10, 2006. OPPOSING COUNSEL TO SUBMIT COURTESY COPIES TO DEPT. 302 WITH A COVER LETTER REFERENCING THE NEW HEARING DATE. =(302/REQ/HE)

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Recent Cases by Hon. Robert L. Dondero

On March 4, 2009 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Mar 04, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

MONEY

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On February 19, 2009 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Feb 19, 2009

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

MONEY

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On February 6, 2009 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

19 Files
Filed

Feb 06, 2009

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

MONEY

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On August 21, 2008 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Aug 21, 2008

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

MONEY

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 11, 2022

On August 1, 2008 a labor commission appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Aug 01, 2008

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

LABOR COMMISSION APPEAL

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Labor

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On March 12, 2008 a contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Mar 12, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

CONTRACT/WARRANTY

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 12, 2022

On November 1, 2007 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

19 Files
Filed

Nov 01, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On October 22, 2007 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

26 Files
Filed

Oct 22, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On September 12, 2007 an unlawful detainer - commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Sep 12, 2007

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - COMMERCIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 06, 2022

On June 18, 2007 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jun 18, 2007

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2022

On May 29, 2007 a small claims appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 29, 2007

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

SMALL CLAIMS APPEAL

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On May 10, 2007 a contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

13 Files
Filed

May 10, 2007

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

CONTRACT/WARRANTY

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On May 10, 2007 a contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

16 Files
Filed

May 10, 2007

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

CONTRACT/WARRANTY

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 31, 2022

On December 29, 2006 an asbestos case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

39 Files
Filed

Dec 29, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

ASBESTOS

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On December 29, 2006 an asbestos case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

261 Files
Filed

Dec 29, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

ASBESTOS

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2022

On December 20, 2006 an asbestos case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

356 Files
Filed

Dec 20, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

ASBESTOS

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2022

On December 19, 2006 an asbestos case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

195 Files
Filed

Dec 19, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

ASBESTOS

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2022

On December 13, 2006 an asbestos case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Dec 13, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

ASBESTOS

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2022

On December 5, 2006 a quiet title - real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Dec 05, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

QUIET TITLE - REAL PROPERTY

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Quiet Title

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2022

On December 5, 2006 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Dec 05, 2006

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Robert L. Dondero Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robert L. Dondero

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2022

On December 1, 2006 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Dec 01, 2006

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Robert L. Dondero Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robert L. Dondero

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2022

On December 1, 2006 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Dec 01, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Robert L. Dondero Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robert L. Dondero

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2022

On November 29, 2006 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Nov 29, 2006

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Robert L. Dondero Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robert L. Dondero

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2022

On November 28, 2006 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Robert L. Dondero presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Nov 28, 2006

Judge

Hon. Robert L. Dondero Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robert L. Dondero

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

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