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Timothy R. Volkmann

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Judge (ret.), neutral
JAMS



Joined JAMS, May 2024; appointed to the Santa Cruz County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2008, retired May 2024; partner, Burton, Volkmann & Schmal LLP, Santa Cruz, 1997-08; partner, associate, Gassett, Perry & Frank Law Firm, Santa Cruz, 1981-97

Santa Clara University School of Law



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
A Pretty Thing Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz) Mar. 2, 2020
Timothy R. Volkmann Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz) Superior Court May 12, 2010

Rulings
Case Category Published
Frayo v. Martin
affirmed
Employment Law Jun. 24, 2024
Modification: Boyd v. Central Coast Community Energy
affirmed
Constitutional Law Oct. 26, 2023
Boyd v. Central Coast Community Energy
affirmed
Constitutional Law Oct. 4, 2023
Williams v. West Coast Hospitals, Inc.
affirmed
Arbitration Dec. 23, 2022
Maleti v. Wickers
reversed
Torts Aug. 16, 2022
Ruiz-Martinez v. Super. Ct.
petition denied
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 22, 2019
People v. Williams
affirmed
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 15, 2018

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Scotts Valley Unified School District v. Tech 5 Corporation, et al. Contracts Plaintiff Apr. 15, 2006
Title Court Published
A Pretty Thing Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz) Mar. 2, 2020
Timothy R. Volkmann Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz) Superior Court May 12, 2010
Case Category Published
Frayo v. Martin
affirmed
Employment Law Jun. 24, 2024
Modification: Boyd v. Central Coast Community Energy
affirmed
Constitutional Law Oct. 26, 2023
Boyd v. Central Coast Community Energy
affirmed
Constitutional Law Oct. 4, 2023
Williams v. West Coast Hospitals, Inc.
affirmed
Arbitration Dec. 23, 2022
Maleti v. Wickers
reversed
Torts Aug. 16, 2022
Ruiz-Martinez v. Super. Ct.
petition denied
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 22, 2019
People v. Williams
affirmed
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 15, 2018
Case Name Topic Role Published
Scotts Valley Unified School District v. Tech 5 Corporation, et al. Contracts Plaintiff Apr. 15, 2006