Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 88327 (November 1979)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Susanne M. Fenstermacher is a judge for the Superior Court of Contra Costa County in California. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2005.


Fenstermacher earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Berkeley. She then completed a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.


She began her legal career working with her father as an attorney at O.F. Fenstermacher Professional Corp., where she specialized in family law for nineteen years. Then, in 1998, when her father retired, she started her own private practice as a sole practitioner.


Fenstermacher served as President of the Contra Costa County Bar Association as well as the chairperson of the Contra Costa County Bar Association Fee Arbitration Panel. She was also the first female President of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce.


She has sat on the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa Barrister Association and the Board of Trustees for the Contra Costa Legal Services Foundation.


Her father, the Hon. Oliver Fenstermacher, served on the Superior Court of Contra Costa County during the 1960s.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Susanne M. Fenstermacher

  • Jul 21, 2020 Contra Costa County

    RE: PET’N FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

    FILED ON 03/30/20 BY SANDRA OBY

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Sandra Oby, sister, still must do the following:

    1. File proof of mailing a copy of the Petition for Probate to all persons entitled t...

  • Jul 20, 2020 Contra Costa County

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need appearances

    ...

  • Jul 20, 2020 Contra Costa County

    RE: FIRST ACCT AND RPT OF CONSERVATOR FOR ALLOWANCE

    FILED ON 07/24/19 BY ERIC BERSON

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Drop.

    Note: Order Settling First Account filed 1-31-2020.

    ERIC BERSON FREDRIC L WEBSTER

    MARC G. PARUTA SC...

  • Jul 20, 2020 Contra Costa County

    FILED ON 12/06/19 BY TRACY S REGLI

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Drop. Duplicate entry.

    File w/ 7-13 calendar

    Need appearances to report status of filing accounting

    Note: Letters of Conservatorship issued to William Shaw 7-25-19...

  • Jul 20, 2020 Contra Costa County

    RE: PET'N FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE FINDINGS

    FILED ON 12/23/19 BY ANUJ MALHOTRA

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Drop. Superseded by Line # 6.B.

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Denise Coope...

  • Jul 13, 2020 Contra Costa County

    Need:

    1. Appearances

    2. Court Investigator’s Report

    3. Proposed Order

    Notes:

    1. Per 8-12-19 minute order, mother appeared in objection and counsel was appointed for mother, father and minor.

    2. Per 11-18-19 minute order, this matter will be set for trial.

    ...

  • Jul 07, 2020 Contra Costa County

    IAEA

    FILED ON 05/28/20 BY DEVIN PEAL

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need:

    Proof of Publication. PrC § 8120

    DEVIN PEAL JOCELYN M. GODINHO

    MAELENE WINROW

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY TH...

  • Jul 02, 2020 Contra Costa County

    RE: PET’N FOR LETTERS PF ADMINISTRATION

    FILED ON 05/15/20 BY FREDERICK PULPANECK

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need:

    Proof of Publication. PrC § 8120

    FREDERICK PULPANECK PATRICIA A LEONG

    NANCY PULPANECK

    PROBATE E...

  • Jun 24, 2020 Contra Costa County

    FILED ON 05/15/20 BY JAEL EUNICE GUTIERREZ RODRIGUEZ

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need:

    1. Appearances

    The Court is still waiting for:

    A. Court Investigator’s Report

    ...

  • Jun 18, 2020 Contra Costa County

    FILED ON 08/06/19 BY RONALD G SANDY

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need appearances

    ...

  • Jun 10, 2020 Contra Costa County

    FILED ON 07/20/18

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need appearances

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need appearances

    ...

  • Jun 08, 2020 Contra Costa County

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need:

    1. Appearances

    2. Proposed order

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need:

    1. Appearances

    2. Proposed order

    Note: Objection filed 1/3/2...

  • Jun 08, 2020 Contra Costa County

    RE: PET'N 1ST ACCT & REPORT OF C'TOR

    FILED ON 12/18/19 BY LESLIE ROSINE

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need:

    1. Proposed order

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need:

    1. Verified...

  • Mar 24, 2020 Contra Costa County

    FILED ON 10/30/19 BY RICHARD LABOWITZ, RUTH PORTNOFF WEISS, EDWARD

    MARC PORTNOFF, JEFFREY DAVID PORTNOFF

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need appearances to report status

    Notes:

    1. Request for Dismissal of “Petition to Determine B...

  • Mar 24, 2020 Contra Costa County

    RE: PET’N OF TRUSTEE TO TERMINATE BYPASS TRUST

    FILED ON 02/24/20 BY JOAN BAXTER

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need appearances

    JOAN BAXTER STEVEN F. KLAMM

    THE BAXTER FAMILY REVOCABLE TR

    ...

  • Mar 24, 2020 Contra Costa County

    RE: PET’N TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL GENERAL

    RELEASE

    FILED ON 09/09/19 BY SHARON COMBS

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Drop. Superseded by Line # 9.A.

    Need appearances to report status

    Notes:

    1. Cou...

  • Mar 23, 2020 Contra Costa County

    FILED ON 10/03/18

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need appearances

    Need:

    1. Petition verified. PrC § 1021. CCP § 2015.5. CRC 7.103

    2. Proof of personal service of Citation on father

    3. UCCJEA Form FL-105 filed

    4. V...

  • Mar 20, 2020 Contra Costa County

    RE: PET’N FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE FINDINGS

    FILED ON 03/05/20 BY ERICK WILFREDO LOPEZ

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need:

    1. Appearances

    2. Resolution of Line # 6.A.

    ...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Contra Costa County

    FILED ON 05/14/19 BY BOBBY CHAVEZ

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need:

    1. Appearances to report status of settlement

    2. Statement regarding bond per LR 7.111(b).

    3. Proposed Order

    Note: Objections filed by Ricky Chavez 7-...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Contra Costa County

    FILED ON 02/26/20 BY LAURA GENTILE

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need:

    1. Proof of Publication. PrC § 8120

    2. Proof of mailing Notice of Petition to Administer Estate and copy of petition to all heirs and beneficiaries. PrC § 8110; LR 7...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Contra Costa County

    FEES

    FILED ON 11/08/19 BY LAURIE PATTON, ERIC KJELSBERG

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need appearances to report status

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Petition Approved

    Proposed Orde...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Contra Costa County

    RE: PET’N FOR LTRS OF ADMIN, W/IAEA

    FILED ON 10/29/19 BY JENNIFER SCHEIBLE

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Drop. Note: Letters of Administration issued to petitioner 1-28-20.

    GINA DIANE FULLERTON

    JENNIFER SCHEIBLE

    PROBATE ...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Contra Costa County

    RE: PET’N FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

    FILED ON 02/06/20 BY VANDA MAXEY

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Need:

    1. Appearances

    2. Proof of Publication. PrC § 8120

    3. Proof of mailing Notice of Petition to Administer Estate ...

  • Mar 18, 2020 Contra Costa County

    FILED ON 01/31/20 BY KELLIE HAYES

    PROBATE EXAMINER NOTES-SUBJECT TO REVISION AFTER REVIEW BY THE JUDGE

    Superseded by Line # 3.A.

    Need appearances to report status of filing first accounting

    Note: Letters of Conservatorship of Person/Estate issued to Public Guardian 1-30-19.<...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Susanne M. Fenstermacher

On February 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2024

On February 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2024

On February 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2024

On February 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2024

On February 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 05, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2024

On February 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 05, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2024

On February 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2024

On February 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2024

On February 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2024

On February 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2024

On February 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2024

On February 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2024

On February 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2024

On January 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2024

On January 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2024

On January 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2024

On January 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2024

On January 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2024

On January 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2024

On January 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 05, 2024

On January 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 05, 2024

On January 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2024

On January 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2024

On January 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Susanne M. Fenstermacher presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Contra Costa County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2024

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