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Joseph T. Ortiz

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Assistant Supervising Judge
Civil
San Bernardino County Superior Court
Justice Center
Department/Division: S17 Days: M-F Courtroom/Floor: 5th

247 W 3rd St
San Bernardino , CA 92415-0240
(909) 708-8715



Appointed to the San Bernardino County Superior Court by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Nov. 16, 2020; partner, associate, counsel, Best Best & Krieger LLP, Riverside, 2008-20; associate, Epstein Becker & Green PC, Los Angeles, 2006-08; associate, Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden APC, Riverside, 2003-06

University of Minnesota Law School



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Judge Joseph Ortiz has labor background in work and law San Bernardino County Superior Court (Joshua Tree) Nov. 23, 2021

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
David Melgoza, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Ecology Recycling Services LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 30, 2024
Arlene Santos, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Colorado River Adventures Inc.; Emerald Cove Resort LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 19, 2024
Jose Martinez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. High Desert Auto Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 12, 2024
Ernie Valdez, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated; Felix Ontiveros, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Coastal Pacific Food Distributors Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 12, 2024
Kevin Douglas Kleine, April Lynn Kleine v. William Bryan Rivera, M.D.; Surgical Precision Inc.; Victor Valley Global Medical Center; and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Medical judge Jun. 7, 2024
Angel Garcia, individually, and on behalf of other members of the public similarly situated v. J&B Investments Inc. dba J&B Materials Inc., Pacific Gypsum Supply Inc., Gypsum Management and Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law judge May 10, 2024
David Walker, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Howmet Aerospace Inc., Schlosser Forge Company, and Does 1-50 Employment Law judge Apr. 12, 2024
Penny Lynn Jackson, individually, on behalf of all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the State of California and other aggrieved persons; Steven Thomas Smith, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Apple Valley Communications Inc., Avcom Services Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 15, 2024
Jonhatan Barajas v. Final Phase Construction Employment Law judge Jan. 12, 2024
Carmen J. Santizo, individually, and on behalf of all other aggrieved employees v. BPS Tactical Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 8, 2023
Angelica Aguilar, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Distribution Alternatives Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 24, 2023
Angel Garica, individually, and on behalf of other members of the public similarly situated v. J&B Investments Inc. dba J&B Materials Inc., Pacific Gypsum Supply Inc., Gypsum Management and Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 13, 2023
Ronald E. Prince v. Kinecta Federal Credit Union Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 25, 2005
Title Court Published
Judge Joseph Ortiz has labor background in work and law San Bernardino County Superior Court (Joshua Tree) Nov. 23, 2021
Case Name Topic Role Published
David Melgoza, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Ecology Recycling Services LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 30, 2024
Arlene Santos, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Colorado River Adventures Inc.; Emerald Cove Resort LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 19, 2024
Jose Martinez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. High Desert Auto Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 12, 2024
Ernie Valdez, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated; Felix Ontiveros, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Coastal Pacific Food Distributors Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 12, 2024
Kevin Douglas Kleine, April Lynn Kleine v. William Bryan Rivera, M.D.; Surgical Precision Inc.; Victor Valley Global Medical Center; and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Medical judge Jun. 7, 2024
Angel Garcia, individually, and on behalf of other members of the public similarly situated v. J&B Investments Inc. dba J&B Materials Inc., Pacific Gypsum Supply Inc., Gypsum Management and Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law judge May 10, 2024
David Walker, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Howmet Aerospace Inc., Schlosser Forge Company, and Does 1-50 Employment Law judge Apr. 12, 2024
Penny Lynn Jackson, individually, on behalf of all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the State of California and other aggrieved persons; Steven Thomas Smith, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Apple Valley Communications Inc., Avcom Services Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 15, 2024
Jonhatan Barajas v. Final Phase Construction Employment Law judge Jan. 12, 2024
Carmen J. Santizo, individually, and on behalf of all other aggrieved employees v. BPS Tactical Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 8, 2023
Angelica Aguilar, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Distribution Alternatives Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 24, 2023
Angel Garica, individually, and on behalf of other members of the public similarly situated v. J&B Investments Inc. dba J&B Materials Inc., Pacific Gypsum Supply Inc., Gypsum Management and Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 13, 2023
Ronald E. Prince v. Kinecta Federal Credit Union Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 25, 2005
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