Judge Robert M. Twiss: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

Sacramento County Superior Court, Department retired

CA Bar #: 139225 (January 1989)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Robert M. Twiss (Ret.) served as a judge for the Sacramento County Superior Court in California. Twiss was appointed to the bench by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2008, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Steven Rodda. He retired in 2019.


Twiss received his B.A. from the University of Massachusetts in 1970. Then, in 1975, he completed a J.D. at the University of San Francisco School of Law. Soon after, he continued his studies, receiving an M.A. from Wichita State University (1979) as well as an LL.M. from Georgetown University (1981).


Prior to his appointment to the bench, Twiss served as an assistant U.S. Attorney for the United States Department of Justice since 1987. Before that, he was a senior trial attorney for the United States Department of Treasury (1980 to 1986) and an appellate and trial attorney for the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (1976 to 1980).


Twiss is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Robert M. Twiss

  • Jan 20, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 20, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 20, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 20, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 20, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 20, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 20, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 20, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 20, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 19, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 13, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss or Sharon A. Lueras |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 13, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 13, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 13, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss or Sharon A. Lueras |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 12, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss or Sharon A. Lueras |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 12, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss or Sharon A. Lueras |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 12, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 12, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 12, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 12, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss or Sharon A. Lueras |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Jan 12, 2017 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Dec 30, 2016 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Dec 29, 2016 Judge Robert M. Twiss |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

  • Dec 29, 2016 Judge Robert M. Twiss or Sharon A. Lueras |  Sacramento County

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    This case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates. All counsel (including parties appearing in pro per) shall confer and agree upon trial and settlement conference dates. Availabl...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Robert M. Twiss

On February 16, 2011 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2011

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On June 9, 2010 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2010

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On May 20, 2010 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2010

Status

Stayed

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On May 17, 2010 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2010

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 29, 2010 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2010

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 9, 2010 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2010

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 1, 2010 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2010

Status

Stayed

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On March 23, 2010 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Mar 23, 2010

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On March 16, 2010 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2010

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On March 15, 2010 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2010

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On March 15, 2010 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2010

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2010

On March 12, 2010 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2010

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On February 23, 2010 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2010

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On February 16, 2010 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2010

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On February 1, 2010 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2010

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On February 1, 2010 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2010

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 27, 2010 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2010

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 27, 2010 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2010

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 26, 2010 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2010

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 21, 2010 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Jan 21, 2010

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 21, 2010 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Jan 21, 2010

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 19, 2010 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Jan 19, 2010

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 14, 2010 a pi/pd/wd - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Jan 14, 2010

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 13, 2010 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Robert M. Twiss presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2010

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

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