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Download Hon. Staffel ReportThe Hon. Timothy J. Staffel is a judge for the Santa Barbara County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Pete Wilson in 1998.
Judge Staffel graduated with his B.A. in political science and journalism from San Diego State University in 1978. After college, Staffel worked as a journalist before ultimately pursuing his law degree. He would go on to earn his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1985.
After law school, Staffel worked as an associate at the law firm Borton, Petrini, and Conron LLP for one year before practicing as a named partner at Moomau and Staffel in 1987. He remained in that capacity until his appointment to the Superior Court in 1998. During his time in private practice, Staffel specialized in civil litigation.
Staffel also served as an elected member of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors from 1992 to 1998 and a member of the California Coastal Commission from 1994 to 1998.
Judge Staffel grew up in the Lompoc Valley.
Aug 05, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer; Motion: Strike
Trial counsel is directed to appear.
According to the Majors Declaration filed March 30, 2020, the attempted meet and confer was untimely, as was the declaration to the court affirming a good faith attempt to meet and confer was made. Conseque...
Aug 04, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: OSC re: Final distribution / Surcharge of Former Personal Representative
Appearances required. Teresa Vaughn must personally appear.
The following matters are procedurally before the Court:
1) Petition for Final Distribution filed March 11, 2011
2) Col...
CONSERVATORSHIP OF PHILIPE P. FERNANDEZ
Aug 04, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: 14th Accounting and Report
No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval, minus $191.00 in costs to attorney billed as overhead pursuant to Local Rule 1732.
The next review hearing in this case will be held on August 4, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. in the court ...
Aug 04, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Approve 19th Accounting/Fees
The following must be resolved before approval:
Discrepancy no 1: “Fiduciary Commissions” are listed at $2,356.89 for each co-trustee, without further explanation. A supplement is required to explain why the co-trustees are pai...
CONSERVATORSHIP OF AXEL HERNANDEZ ACOSTA
Aug 04, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Court Investigator’s Biennial Review
The court investigator’s report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. No appearance is required.
The next review hearing will be held on August 3, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. in the court identified above.
...CONSERVATORSHIP OF VALERIE FAYE GALBREATH
Aug 04, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Court Investigator’s Biennial Review
The court investigator’s report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. No appearance is required.
The next review hearing will be held on August 3, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. in the court identified above.
...Aug 04, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Probate of Lost Will and Letters Testamentary
No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval.
...Jul 28, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Final Distribution
No appearances required. Petition is recommended for approval.
...Jul 28, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Review: Receipt and Acknowledgment of Order for the Deposit of Money Into Blocked Account
No appearances required. Compliance achieved.
...Jul 28, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: OSC re: Removal of Personal Representative and Appointment of Public Administrator
A Status of Administration was filed by the attorney for the Personal Representative on September 17, 2019. That report revealed the Personal Representative was disabled and homeless, and is no...
CONSERVATORSHIP OF TONI WILLIAMS
Jul 28, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: CI Review/Notice of Death of Conservatee
The Court Investigator reports the Conservatee has passed away. The Conservator has a mandatory duty to file a Notice of Conservatee’s Death (Form GC-399). (Prob. Code, § 2361.)
The Court received Notice of Conservatee’s Death ...
GUARDIANSHIP OF JOSE GARCIA GALICIA
Jul 28, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person
Appearances required.
...Jul 28, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: OSC re: Removal of Personal Representative and Appointment of Public Administrator
A Status of Administration was filed by the attorney for the Personal Representative on September 17, 2019. That report revealed the Personal Representative was disabled and homeless, and is no...
JOSE APPOLINAR V, E. CORTEZ CORP.
Jul 21, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference
Status of case – Defendant was in bankruptcy. Stay still in effect?
...GUARDIANSHIP OF AILYN BUENROSTRO
Jul 21, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Termination of Guardianship
The following must be submitted before the Petition may be granted:
1) Proof of Service. Notice must be mailed at least 15 days prior to the hearing to the following persons (Prob. Code, §§ 1601, 1460(b) and (c), 1510(c) ):
...CONSERVATORSHIP OF ONETIA WATSON
Jul 21, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Court Investigator's Annual Review
The court investigator’s report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. No appearance is required.
The next review hearing will be held on April 6, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in the court identified above.
...Jul 21, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary
The following must be submitted:
1) Proof of Publication. Jurisdiction of the Probate Court is obtained by publication in accordance with Probate Code section 8121. (Prob. Code, § 8003(b).) No proof of publication was file...
ANNABELLE HILARIO V. LUIS ANTONIO CORONA
Jul 21, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference
PI vehicle accident case, Bunny St. – Santa Maria, date of incident 2/26/19. Medical specials $17,000 (Howell figure?) Discuss ADR with counsel/ parties – private mediation or CMADRESS. Plaintiff posted CCP sec. 631 fees 3/19/20.
...ARACELI VIORATO ET. AL. V. DARIO PINI
Jul 21, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference
Status of case? Housing Settlement Conference held. Possible CCP sec. 639/640 reference to move case forward?
...CONSERVATORSHIP OF KIMBERLY LARSH
Jul 21, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Court Investigator’s Annual Review
Appearances required.
CI Report
The court investigator’s report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue.
The next review hearing has already been set by court order and will be held on July ...
CONSERVATORSHIP OF JAMES R. MARKS II
Jul 21, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Court Investigator's Annual Review
The court investigator’s report has been received and recommends that the conservatorship continue. No appearance is required.
The next review hearing will be held on July 20, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in the court identified above.
...NAOMI GRAHAM ET. AL. V. RODNEY HUSS MD
Jul 21, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference
2nd amended complaint filed 2/25/20 – Request for Entry of default vs. Lompoc Valley Medical Group filed 7/9/20; Defendant Valley Medical Group filed answer on 4/19/19 to initial complaint; appeared at prior CMCs and filed CMC statement 7/6/20. Stat...
JAMES DAGGS ET. AL. V. FCA US LLC
Jul 21, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference
Removed to US District (Federal) Court on 4/29/20; Case No. 2:20-cv. 03867
Set further CMC in January/ February 2021 to determine status of federal case.
...WILLIAM SCHUMANN V, EDUARDO IZQUIERDO ET. AL.
Jul 21, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference
PI vehicle accident case, College Ave.- Lompoc, date of incident 11/17/16.
Last CMC was 3/3/20 – given more time to serve to 5/12/20 during court shutdown period.
No proof of service on file, no request for order to serve by publicat...
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