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Judge William R. Patrick: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Butte County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

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The Hon. William R. Patrick (Ret.) served as a judge for the Butte County Superior Court in California. Patrick was appointed to the bench by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1986. He retired at the conclusion of his term in 2006.


Prior to his appointment, Patrick worked as a deputy district attorney in the Butte County District Attorney’s Office.


Patrick earned a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.

Recent Cases by Hon. William R. Patrick

LAUREN TAYLOR REIBEL VS. WILLIAM PATRICK REIBEL

On July 7, 2021 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge William R. Patrick presiding.

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Jul 07, 2021

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PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2025

ROBIN MARIE GILLEN VS. WILLIAM PATRICK ENRIGHT JR.

On June 6, 2014 a petition for legal separation without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge William R. Patrick presiding.

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Jun 06, 2014

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San Francisco County

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PETITION FOR LEGAL SEPARATION WITHOUT CHILDREN

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

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On July 15, 2013 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge William R. Patrick presiding.

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Jul 15, 2013

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PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

DEPOSITED WILL OF WILLIAM PATRICK BYRNES

On March 11, 2010 a will deposited under pc 8200 case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge William R. Patrick presiding.

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Mar 11, 2010

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San Francisco County

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WILL DEPOSITED UNDER PC 8200

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Aug 08, 2021

KIM, SHERYL G. VS FITZGERALD, WILLIAM PATRICK

On September 7, 2007 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge William R. Patrick presiding.

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Sep 07, 2007

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MONEY

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Aug 12, 2021

THE ESTATE OF HOWARD THOMAS LEE

On June 27, 2007 a petition for probate of will and for letters testamentary case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge William R. Patrick presiding.

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Jun 27, 2007

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PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 02, 2023
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About

William R. Patrick
Current Appointment Butte County Superior Court, Retired Butte County Superior Court, Retired
Education J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
 		J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

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Court Info

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Current Court:  CA - Butte County Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role Employer Where
Judge Superior Court of California Butte County, California
Deputy District Attorney Office of the District Attorney Butte County, California

Articles About William R. Patrick:

Oroville Mercury - Register: Judge Patrick Retires Early

Enterprise - Record: Judge Patrick Leaving Bench at End of Term

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