Judge Stephen H. Baker: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 127570 (June 1987)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Stephen H. Baker is a judge for the Superior Court of Shasta County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis in 2003, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Gregory Caskey.


Baker earned a B.S. from the University of Oregon. He then completed a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1986.


Prior to his appointment to the bench, Baker was a partner at Carr, Kennedy, Peterson & Frost, specializing in business, employment, and labor law matters.


He has served as president of the Shasta-Trinity Counties Bar Association. He has also been appointed to serve on the Judicial Council of California.


Baker was born and raised in Redding, California. Both his father (Robert W. Baker) and his grandfather (Hiram R. Baker) served as the district attorney of Shasta County.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Stephen H. Baker

  • Jan 06, 2020 Shasta County

    Tentative Ruling on Petition for Change of Name: Petitioners Dennis James Vuncannon and Kessie Lee Vuncannon seek to change their names respectively to Dennis James Beck and Kessie Lee Beck. All procedural vacated and the file closed upon the processing of the Decree Changing Name.

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  • Jan 06, 2020 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of the litigation. The present litigation was filed as an unlawful detainer proceeding but was converted to a civil action after possession of the premises was no longer at issue. The Court has been informed that the parties have agreed to mediation bu...

  • Jan 06, 2020 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of judgment. The Court executed the judgment on January

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  • Jan 06, 2020 Shasta County

    Tentative Ruling on Petition for Change of Name: Petitioner Steven James Van Ert seeks to change his name to Steven James. No proof of publication has been submitted. The Court requires a Certificate of Publication from the publishing newspaper before the Petition may be granted. Further, reference is made...

  • Jan 06, 2020 Shasta County

    Tentative Ruling on Petition for Change of Name: Petitioner Bridget Marie Smith seeks to change her name to Bridget Marie Chambers. No proof of publication has been submitted. The Court requires a Certificate of Publication from the publishing newspaper before the Petition may be granted. If the Certificat...

  • Jan 06, 2020 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of judgment/dismissal. A Notice of Settlement was filed on October 9, 2019 which indicates that the case would be dismissed within 45 days. No dismissal is on file. The Court intends on dismissing this case pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.1385(b...

  • Jan 06, 2020 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of dismissal. This action settled at the mandatory settlement conference on October 7, 2019. No Notice of Settlement has been filed. No Request for Dismissal has been filed. The parties are ordered to appear to provide the Court with a status of the se...

  • Jan 06, 2020 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of arbitration. On August 5, 2019, the Court granted Plaintiff’s request to stay this litigation pending contractual arbitration. No documentation has been filed to provide the Court with a status. The parties are ordered to appear to provide the Court...

  • Jan 06, 2020 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of the litigation. Today’s hearing was continued at this morning’s law and motion calendar. The Court confirms the future review hearing date of March 9, 2020. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.

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  • Jan 06, 2020 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of conditional settlement. A Conditional Notice of Settlement of Entire Case was filed July 1, 2019. The notice sets forth that the settlement is conditional on the satisfactory completion of specified terms that are not to be performed with 45 days of...

  • Jan 06, 2020 Shasta County

    Tentative Ruling on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings: Plaintiff Lendmark Financial Services, LLC, moves for judgment on the pleadings against defendant Jared M Forde. The motion is unopposed. As a preliminary matter, Plaintiff requests this Court take Judicial Notice of the Complaint and Answer, pursua...

  • Dec 30, 2019 Shasta County

    Tentative Ruling on Petition for Change of Name: Petitioner Thomas Carroll Divine seeks to change his name is GRANTED. All future dates will be vacated and the file closed upon the processing of the Decree Changing Name.

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  • Dec 30, 2019 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of service. Today’s review hearing was continued this morning on the law and motion calendar to Monday, March 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 3 for status of service. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.

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  • Dec 30, 2019 Shasta County

    Tentative Ruling on Petition for Change of Name: Petitioner seeks to changer her name to Tawny Ann Taylor. The Court requires proof of publication before the Petition may be granted. If proof of publication is provided the Court intends on granting the Petition, vacating all future dates and closing the fi...

  • Dec 30, 2019 Shasta County

    Tentative Ruling on Petition for Change of Name: Petitioner Aimee Harley seeks to change the name of her minor daughters. This matter was originally on calendar on August 5, 2019 at which time the Court identified defects in the publication and a failure of the Petitioner to serve the father of the minor c...

  • Dec 16, 2019 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of judgment/dismissal. A Notice of Settlement was filed on July 29, 2019. Plaintiff has submitted a Status Conference Statement which requests a continuance to obtain the final hospital lien. This matter is continued to Monday, February 24, 2020, at 9:...

  • Dec 16, 2019 Shasta County

    Tentative Ruling on Motion for Change of Venue: The present motion is unopposed. Defendants, Homer L. Court.
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    “If the action is for injury to person or personal property or for death from wrongful act or negligence, the superior court in either the county where the injury occurs or the ...

  • Dec 16, 2019 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of bankruptcy. A Notice of Stay of Proceedings was filed on March 15, 2019 on behalf of Defendant Victor Schramm. Another Notice of Stay of Proceedings was filed on August 21, 2019 on behalf of Defendant Sarah Olson. Case Management Statements have bee...

  • Dec 16, 2019 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of judgment/dismissal. A Notice of Settlement was filed on September 12, 2019 which indicates that the case would be dismissed within 45 days. No dismissal is on file. The Court intends on dismissing this case pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.138...

  • Dec 16, 2019 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of judgment/dismissal. All defendants have settled and/or been dismissed except Defendant, Titan D.V.B.E., Inc.( hereinafter “Titan”). Plaintiff has submitted a request to enter default judgment against Titan but that request was recently denied by the...

  • Dec 16, 2019 Shasta County

    Tentative Ruling on Petition for Change of Name: Petitioner Diana Louise Turner seeks to change her name to Anna Kay Louise Turner. The Court requires proof of publication before the Petition may be granted. If proof of publication is provided the Court intends on granting the Petition, vacating all future...

  • Dec 16, 2019 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of the writ. A proof of service has been filed showing service of the writ Rhonda Michaels, a non-party. There is no information before the Court as to whether she was served on behalf of a named party. There is no proof of service on file for the Cour...

  • Dec 09, 2019 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding status and trial setting. This matter is at issue. The Court designates this matter as a Plan III case and intends on setting for trial no later than June 9, 2020. All parties have posted jury fees. The parties are ordered to appear to provide the Court with ...

  • Dec 09, 2019 Shasta County

    This matter is on calendar for review regarding trial re-setting. The Court notes that a demurrer to the cross- complaint is currently under submission. In light of the foregoing, this matter is continued to Monday, February

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Recent Cases by Hon. Stephen H. Baker

On March 26, 2024 a name change, gender change or name and gender change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

Name Change, Gender Change or Name and Gender Change

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a 15: unlimited other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

15: Unlimited Other Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 25, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a name change, gender change or name and gender change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

Name Change, Gender Change or Name and Gender Change

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 25, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a name change, gender change or name and gender change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

Name Change, Gender Change or Name and Gender Change

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a 06: unlimited breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

06: Unlimited Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a petition for approval of compromise of claim case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a 23: unlimited other pi/pd/wd case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

23: Unlimited Other PI/PD/WD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a 07: unlimited business tort/unfair business practice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

07: Unlimited Business Tort/Unfair Business Practice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2024

On March 19, 2024 a 15: unlimited other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

15: Unlimited Other Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On March 19, 2024 a 45: unlimited medical malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

45: Unlimited Medical Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On March 18, 2024 a 22: unlimited auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

22: Unlimited Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 18, 2024

On March 15, 2024 a 06: unlimited breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

06: Unlimited Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On March 15, 2024 a name change, gender change or name and gender change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

Name Change, Gender Change or Name and Gender Change

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On March 14, 2024 a 23: unlimited other pi/pd/wd case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

23: Unlimited Other PI/PD/WD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On March 13, 2024 a name change, gender change or name and gender change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

Name Change, Gender Change or Name and Gender Change

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2024

On March 13, 2024 a name change, gender change or name and gender change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 13, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

Name Change, Gender Change or Name and Gender Change

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

On March 12, 2024 09: unlimited other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

09: Unlimited Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2024

On March 12, 2024 a 45: unlimited medical malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

45: Unlimited Medical Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2024

On March 11, 2024 a 15: unlimited other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

15: Unlimited Other Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2024

On March 11, 2024 09: unlimited other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

09: Unlimited Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 11, 2024

On March 8, 2024 a 15: unlimited other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

15: Unlimited Other Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 08, 2024

On March 8, 2024 a name change, gender change or name and gender change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

Name Change, Gender Change or Name and Gender Change

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 08, 2024

On March 8, 2024 a 23: unlimited other pi/pd/wd case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

23: Unlimited Other PI/PD/WD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 08, 2024

On March 8, 2024 a 15: unlimited other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Shasta County. Judge Baker, Stephen H presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Baker, Stephen H Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Baker, Stephen H

Court

Superior

County

Shasta County, CA

Category

15: Unlimited Other Employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 08, 2024

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