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    Presiding Justice
    California Courts of Appeal
    2nd Appellate District, Division 6
    2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 6
    Department/Division: 6

    200 E Santa Clara St
    Ventura , CA 93001
    (805) 641-4700



    Elevated by Gov. Gray Davis to presiding justice, 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 6, 1999; appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to Court of Appeal, 1982; appointed by Brown to Los Angeles Superior Court, 1980; appointed by Brown to Los Angeles Municipal Court, 1975; partner, Leonard & Gilbert, 1965-75; deputy city attorney, Los Angeles, 1964-65.

    UC Berkeley School of Law, 1963



    Judicial Profiles
    Title Court Published
    Arthur A. Gilbert 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 6 Jun. 23, 2013

    Columns
    Title Category Published
    Short Judges and Judiciary Sep. 3, 2024
    Retort of an octogenarian: I'm still here, just give me a shot of adrenaline now and then Judges and Judiciary Aug. 5, 2024
    A day in the life Judges and Judiciary Jul. 1, 2024
    And the winner is… Law Practice Jun. 3, 2024
    I didn’t do it Law Practice May 6, 2024
    April Showers Judges and Judiciary Apr. 1, 2024
    Screw Ups (a euphemism) Law Practice Mar. 4, 2024
    It’s all Verdi’s fault Technology Feb. 5, 2024
    Stuff happens Judges and Judiciary Jan. 8, 2024
    A flicker of hope? Judges and Judiciary Dec. 4, 2023
    FACTS Judges and Judiciary Nov. 6, 2023
    Times, they changed Judges and Judiciary Oct. 2, 2023
    Column composed by a Human Guide to Legal Writing Aug. 7, 2023
    Goodbye and Hello to Judge Arnold Gold Judges and Judiciary, Obituaries Jun. 30, 2023
    Fear and trembling with apologies to Kierkegaard Torts/Personal Injury, U.S. Supreme Court Jun. 5, 2023
    Frankenstein’s Monster* Judges and Judiciary, Technology May 1, 2023
    March is the cruelest (cruellest) month Judges and Judiciary, Obituaries Apr. 3, 2023
    The Horror! The Horror! Law Office Management, Technology Mar. 6, 2023
    Did I write this column or …? Technology Feb. 6, 2023
    The undead California Courts of Appeal, Judges and Judiciary Jan. 9, 2023
    Remembrance of times in the future with apologies to Marcel Proust Appellate Practice, Law Practice Dec. 5, 2022
    Bitching and Praising Judges and Judiciary Nov. 7, 2022
    What’s it to you? Appellate Practice, Law Practice Oct. 3, 2022
    Mistakes v. Errors Appellate Practice, Law Practice Sep. 12, 2022
    Great Workout Arthur Appellate Practice, Law Practice Aug. 1, 2022
    In defense of old White men – A vanishing breed. On second thought – good riddance Ethics/Professional Responsibility, Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jun. 6, 2022
    I’m just asking or the fear of offense Appellate Practice, Law Practice May 2, 2022
    Remembering the decency, respect, and strive for excellence of both RBG and appellate lawyer Ellis Horvitz California Supreme Court, U.S. Supreme Court Apr. 1, 2022
    Biased about being biased Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Mar. 7, 2022
    It’s all in the mind, ask John Blumberg, Esq. Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jan. 31, 2022
    My New Year’s Resolutions for 2022 Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jan. 3, 2022
    Who’s in charge? Law Practice Nov. 1, 2021
    My warranty is up Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Oct. 5, 2021
    Real to Reel Books, Entertainment & Sports, Law Practice Sep. 13, 2021
    What's in a title? Who cares? Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Aug. 2, 2021
    How to drive James Joyce nuts Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2021
    Revelations III Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jun. 7, 2021
    Revelations II California Courts of Appeal, Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice May 3, 2021
    April, not the cruelest month Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Apr. 5, 2021
    Expedition vs excellence Appellate Practice, California Courts of Appeal, Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Mar. 1, 2021
    Revelations Appellate Practice, Judges and Judiciary Feb. 1, 2021
    Potpourri or get it off your chest Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jan. 11, 2021
    301* Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Dec. 7, 2020
    300 years ago Law Practice Nov. 2, 2020
    A column about columns Law Practice Oct. 5, 2020
    On the other hand... California Courts of Appeal, Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Sep. 14, 2020
    Chin up California Supreme Court, Law Practice Aug. 3, 2020
    Pandemic pandemonium, part I Judges and Judiciary Jul. 7, 2020
    'We are all in this... Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jun. 1, 2020
    Obscenity Law Practice May 4, 2020
    House arrest Law Practice Apr. 6, 2020
    To be educated or not to be educated, that is the question Judges and Judiciary Mar. 9, 2020
    Taking credit or blame for the future Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Feb. 3, 2020
    Zygote! Appellate Practice Jan. 6, 2020
    *@#!ing Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Dec. 3, 2019
    WARE R U? Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Nov. 4, 2019
    Who knows? Constitutional Law, U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 15, 2019
    WHY? Law Practice Aug. 5, 2019
    Certainty and solace — elusive Judges and Judiciary Jul. 1, 2019
    An insightful look at state constitutional law Constitutional Law, Judges and Judiciary Jun. 3, 2019
    A moral dilemma Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice May 8, 2019
    Our Selma California Supreme Court, Law Practice Apr. 3, 2019
    Take a breath Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Mar. 4, 2019
    Blind as a Bat Appellate Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Feb. 4, 2019
    Bookends Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jan. 7, 2019
    Holiday Reprise: It's Groban (Confirmed) California Supreme Court, Judges and Judiciary Dec. 21, 2018
    Thanks, and I mean it Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Dec. 3, 2018
    It's Groban California Supreme Court, Judges and Judiciary Nov. 16, 2018
    Limitations of immortality Law Practice Nov. 5, 2018
    Who cares about a Fazioli? Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Oct. 1, 2018
    Avoid quirky quarks Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Sep. 10, 2018
    30 years Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jul. 2, 2018
    It Never Happened Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jul. 2, 2018
    Emotion tempered by reason Judges and Judiciary Jun. 4, 2018
    Still not my vote Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice May 7, 2018
    Crayfish to judges Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Apr. 2, 2018
    Not my vote State Bar & Bar Associations, Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Mar. 5, 2018
    Big Sisters are listening Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Feb. 5, 2018
    Scary New Year Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jan. 8, 2018
    To doubt or not to doubt Appellate Practice, Judges and Judiciary Dec. 4, 2017
    Brief encounter Judges and Judiciary Nov. 6, 2017
    The end (v.1) Appellate Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Oct. 2, 2017
    Tyypos Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Sep. 5, 2017
    Fake California Courts of Appeal, Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Aug. 7, 2017
    Facts are, part II Judges and Judiciary Jul. 3, 2017
    Facts are Judges and Judiciary Jun. 5, 2017
    Pardon the interruption Judges and Judiciary Apr. 30, 2017
    Best Appellate Practices Appellate Practice Apr. 7, 2017
    A perfect layup Judges and Judiciary Apr. 4, 2017
    What does principle have to do with it? Civil Rights Mar. 7, 2017
    In the nature of an oxymoron Judges and Judiciary Feb. 7, 2017
    Miss Ann Thrope Judges and Judiciary Jan. 10, 2017
    Peace of mind Judges and Judiciary Dec. 6, 2016
    Boxer dogs, Boxer Rebellion and this... Judges and Judiciary Nov. 8, 2016
    The next train to Rockaway Beach Judges and Judiciary Oct. 5, 2016
    Shorter, better, clearer, stronger Judges and Judiciary Sep. 7, 2016
    Politic and cautious Judges and Judiciary Aug. 2, 2016
    Flying fish don't play Judges and Judiciary Jul. 6, 2016
    Maybe it will happen Judges and Judiciary Jun. 7, 2016
    Chatting with Richard Mosk Judges and Judiciary May 3, 2016
    The illusion of power Judges and Judiciary Apr. 5, 2016
    Same hearing, different universe Judges and Judiciary Mar. 8, 2016
    Do I dare to eat a peach? Judges and Judiciary Feb. 2, 2016
    A new year's resolution … or not? Judges and Judiciary Jan. 6, 2016
    Who am I to judge? Judges and Judiciary Dec. 8, 2015
    An exception to the rule Judges and Judiciary Nov. 3, 2015
    I may be wrong, but ... Judges and Judiciary Oct. 6, 2015
    As time goes by Judges and Judiciary Sep. 9, 2015
    John Doe, Esq. Law Practice Aug. 4, 2015
    Going through a spell Judges and Judiciary Jul. 7, 2015
    Earth is not flat Law Practice Jun. 2, 2015
    Terrifying judges Judges and Judiciary May 5, 2015
    Bullish on certainty Judges and Judiciary Apr. 7, 2015
    It's all about me Judges and Judiciary Mar. 3, 2015
    Your sentence: public shame Judges and Judiciary Feb. 3, 2015
    A personal letter Judges and Judiciary Jan. 6, 2015
    A tale of 'death' during the holidays Judges and Judiciary Dec. 9, 2014
    If I may interrupt, again Judges and Judiciary Nov. 4, 2014
    Pardon the interruption Judges and Judiciary Oct. 7, 2014
    What we can learn before our 10th decade Law Practice Sep. 3, 2014
    Almost the truth Judges and Judiciary Aug. 5, 2014
    A storm of ideas Judges and Judiciary Jul. 8, 2014
    A secret purchase in Paris Law Practice Jun. 3, 2014
    Taming chaos Judges and Judiciary May 6, 2014
    Cry me a river Judges and Judiciary Apr. 8, 2014
    If a tree falls on you in the forest... Judges and Judiciary Mar. 4, 2014
    The devil made me do it Law Practice Feb. 4, 2014
    Justice for all Books Jan. 7, 2014
    I hear voices Dec. 3, 2013
    A devilish inquiry Law Practice Nov. 5, 2013
    It did happen Judges and Judiciary Oct. 11, 2013
    You don't have to jump out of an airplane Judges and Judiciary Oct. 8, 2013
    I am not a crook (quotes omitted) Law Practice Sep. 10, 2013
    Insidious movement targets elderly attorneys Law Practice Aug. 6, 2013
    It did happen Law Practice Jun. 3, 2013
    NOT AN INTERMISSION Judges and Judiciary May 7, 2013
    Not an April Fools' Day column Law Practice Apr. 2, 2013
    The enduring legacy of California's Premier Justice Stanley Mosk Mar. 4, 2013
    What does age got to do with it? Law Practice Feb. 5, 2013
    Escape to an alternate universe Law Practice Jan. 8, 2013
    An international incident Law Practice Dec. 4, 2012
    Saint Gilbert publicly confesses Law Practice Nov. 5, 2012
    Not to confuse terror with error Judges and Judiciary Oct. 2, 2012
    A time to improvise Judges and Judiciary Sep. 11, 2012
    Do not praise me... unless I truly deserve it Judges and Judiciary Aug. 7, 2012
    Illusions of independence Judges and Judiciary Jul. 3, 2012
    Don’t give up — mediate Judges and Judiciary Jun. 5, 2012
    What’s in a number? Judges and Judiciary May 8, 2012
    Choice amid uncertainty, why it's important Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2012
    Unruly dogs: Election time draws out questionable challenges Judges and Judiciary Mar. 6, 2012
    Justice Paul Coffee – Division 6’s very own pick-me-up Judges and Judiciary Feb. 7, 2012
    Loren Miller Jr., a judge who embraced human frailty Judges and Judiciary Jan. 10, 2012
    Reflecting on the past: myth or reality? Law Practice Dec. 5, 2011
    Top 100 lists: a good or bad thing? Judges and Judiciary Nov. 8, 2011
    All lawyers in California rank at the top Judges and Judiciary Oct. 4, 2011
    Lawyers in harmony Judges and Judiciary Sep. 13, 2011
    Time on my hands: The illusion of absolute certainty Judges and Judiciary Aug. 2, 2011
    On Another Note: A Justice's Lament Over Judicial Restraint Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2011
    Do Titles Matter: The Democratic Address Law Practice Jun. 7, 2011
    AB 1208 Should Pass... Away Judges and Judiciary May 3, 2011
    Prematurely Attending One’s Own Funeral Judges and Judiciary Apr. 5, 2011
    The Play’s the Thing Judges and Judiciary Mar. 8, 2011
    The Unintended Consequences of Impatience Judges and Judiciary Feb. 8, 2011
    Profiles in Courage: The Sequel Judges and Judiciary Jan. 11, 2011
    The Ripple Effect Judges and Judiciary Dec. 7, 2010
    Intoxication Is Toxic Judges and Judiciary Nov. 2, 2010
    Hooked on Language Judges and Judiciary Oct. 6, 2010
    A Moral Choice Judges and Judiciary Sep. 7, 2010
    Uncertainty, the Only Thing That Is Certain in Life? Judges and Judiciary Aug. 3, 2010
    Rights Have Limits Judges and Judiciary Jun. 2, 2010
    Goodbye to An Extraordinary Writer Judges and Judiciary May 4, 2010
    'Surprise' IsIn the Eye of The Beholder Judges and Judiciary Apr. 2, 2010
    Coming Up Short Judges and Judiciary Mar. 2, 2010
    My CourtroomIs Not Dark Judges and Judiciary Feb. 2, 2010
    Resolution For the New Year Judges and Judiciary Jan. 5, 2010
    Roberto, Our Security Guard Law Practice Dec. 1, 2009
    Corporations and Cats Corporate Nov. 2, 2009
    Trial Judge for the Roman Polanski Case Was Not Anti-Semitic Judges and Judiciary, Letters Oct. 16, 2009
    The Budget Cut Conundrum Judges and Judiciary Oct. 14, 2009
    Language Wrestling Judges and Judiciary Jul. 23, 2009
    How to Secure Yourself a Spot on the Road to Infamy Judges and Judiciary May 5, 2009
    The Accident-Prone Tourist Judges and Judiciary Feb. 3, 2009
    A Hollywood Ending? Judges and Judiciary Oct. 2, 2008
    Taking It Personally Judges and Judiciary Sep. 12, 2008
    Death Becomes You Judges and Judiciary May 14, 2008
    Poetic Justice Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2008
    Extra Credit Judges and Judiciary Jan. 23, 2008
    The Pensive Justice Judges and Judiciary Nov. 14, 2007
    Court Adjourned Judges and Judiciary Sep. 25, 2007
    Life's Continuum Judges and Judiciary Jul. 31, 2007
    Giant Among Justices Judges and Judiciary Jun. 12, 2007
    Fumbling Down Memory Lane Judges and Judiciary Mar. 27, 2007
    Memories AreMade of This Judges and Judiciary Jan. 17, 2007
    Feeling 'Nervous and Upset' Over Declining Institutional Memory Alternative Dispute Resolution Nov. 21, 2006
    Mandatory Education for Judges Is as Valuable as a Flu Shot Judges and Judiciary Oct. 19, 2006
    Stung by Slings and Arrows, Sometimes a Judge Can Only Howl at the Moon Judges and Judiciary Sep. 8, 2006
    Partisanship Led Voters Past Janavs' Merit Judges and Judiciary Jul. 14, 2006
    Caught Between a Cat and a Legal Conundrum Judges and Judiciary Apr. 25, 2006
    Hold the Applause, It's Not Easy Being a Judge Judges and Judiciary Feb. 23, 2006
    In a Word, Language Can Sail Out of Bounds Administrative/Regulatory Dec. 6, 2005
    'The Law Firm' Incurs Wrath of Reality-Show-Hating Justice Judges and Judiciary Oct. 4, 2005
    Judges and Lawyers Are Only as Good as Their Words Law Practice Aug. 2, 2005
    First Things First: Democracy Depends on Independent Judiciary Judges and Judiciary Jun. 1, 2005
    A Master of The Courtroom Shows Flashes of Brilliance, Circa 1964 Criminal Apr. 8, 2005
    Because Perceptions Can Deceive, They Need Re-Evaluation Judges and Judiciary Mar. 5, 2005
    In Law and Life, Strive For More Than 'Good Enough' Judges and Judiciary Feb. 8, 2005
    We Should Make Sure Words We Choose Are Our Own Judges and Judiciary Dec. 4, 2004
    A Name Is Merely a Label and Should Not Be Confused With the Real Thing Judges and Judiciary Nov. 2, 2004
    Jurist's Cat Rules on Cases Through Litter-Box Behavior Oct. 7, 2004
    Can Demeanor Provide a Clue to a Witness's Veracity? Judges and Judiciary Sep. 8, 2004
    Unwritten Rule of Survival: 'Judges Should Be Seen and Not Heard' Judges and Judiciary Aug. 4, 2004
    Do We Believe in Redemption for Murderers? Criminal May 3, 2004
    Justice Learns What He's Made of: Breakable Parts Judges and Judiciary Apr. 6, 2004
    Justice Crosby Leaves Legacy of Friendship, Insight, Wit Judges and Judiciary Mar. 3, 2004
    Memory Melange Judges and Judiciary Dec. 12, 2003
    Criticizing Critics Judges and Judiciary Oct. 8, 2003
    Lead Balloon Judges and Judiciary Jul. 8, 2003
    Mere Mortals Judges and Judiciary Jun. 3, 2003
    Traffic-School Detour Judges and Judiciary May 6, 2003
    Different Strokes Judges and Judiciary Mar. 10, 2003
    Immortal Justice Law Practice Dec. 31, 2002
    Immortal Justice Judges and Judiciary Dec. 30, 2002
    Staying Power Judges and Judiciary Oct. 28, 2002
    Splintered Meaning Judges and Judiciary Sep. 10, 2002
    A Bitter Balm Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2002
    Such a Bitter Balm Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2002
    Perception Gap Family May 10, 2002
    Is Borrowing Always Plagiarism? Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2002
    The Lost Art of Enjoying Literature Judges and Judiciary Mar. 4, 2002
    Judicial Bearing Judges and Judiciary Jan. 8, 2002
    Judicial Bearing Judges and Judiciary Jan. 7, 2002
    Balance of Power Judges and Judiciary Nov. 5, 2001
    Matter of Opinion Judges and Judiciary Aug. 22, 2001
    Judging Books by Covers Law Practice Jun. 5, 2001
    Not a Drop to Drink Judges and Judiciary Apr. 3, 2001
    Life Isn't All About 'Getting It' Judges and Judiciary Mar. 6, 2001
    Judicial Power Outage Judges and Judiciary Feb. 6, 2001
    Uneasy Uncertainties Judges and Judiciary Dec. 6, 2000
    Goodbye to a Good Friend Judges and Judiciary Oct. 3, 2000
    Animal Farm Judges and Judiciary Aug. 9, 2000
    The Blahs Judges and Judiciary Jun. 14, 2000
    Chimerical Judicial Conundrums Judges and Judiciary May 3, 2000
    Judicial Restraint Judges and Judiciary Mar. 7, 2000
    Word Warrior Appellate Practice Feb. 8, 2000
    Longevity, Writing Distinguish Mosk Judges and Judiciary Jan. 5, 2000
    Calamitous Conference Law Practice Oct. 5, 1999
    Under Submission Judges and Judiciary Aug. 3, 1999

    Rulings
    Case Category Published
    J.M. v. Illuminate Education, Inc.
    author
    		 Consumer Law Jul. 25, 2024
    Modification: Stiles et al. v. Kia Motors America, Inc.
    author
    		 Consumer Law May 23, 2024
    Stiles et al. v. Kia Motors America, Inc.
    author
    		 Consumer Law May 3, 2024
    Balderas v. Fresh Start Harvesting, Inc.
    author
    		 Employment Law Apr. 19, 2024
    People v. Superior Court (Guevara)
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 8, 2023
    Velasquez v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Bd.
    author
    		 Workers' Compensation Dec. 6, 2023
    California Construction & Industrial Materials Assn. v. County of Ventura
    author
    		 Environmental Law Nov. 13, 2023
    Modification: Brancati v. Cachuma Village, LLC
    author
    		 Evidence Nov. 13, 2023
    Brancati v. Cachuma Village, LLC
    author
    		 Evidence Oct. 17, 2023
    People v. Simmons
    author
    		 Constitutional Law Oct. 13, 2023
    In re Casey
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 28, 2023
    Cave Landing, LLC v. California Coastal Commission
    author
    		 Real Property Aug. 18, 2023
    People v. Newell
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 6, 2023
    Coalition for Historical Integrity v. City of San Buenaventura
    author
    		 Environmental Law Jun. 9, 2023
    Santa Ynez Band of Chumash v. Lexington Insurance Co.
    author
    		 Insurance Apr. 28, 2023
    People v. Hurtado
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 28, 2023
    In re E.P.
    author
    		 Juveniles Mar. 17, 2023
    People v. Arreguin
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 10, 2023
    Modification: City of Oxnard v. Starr
    author
    		 Government Feb. 21, 2023
    In re K.C.
    author
    		 Constitutional Law Jan. 24, 2023
    City of Oxnard v. Starr
    author
    		 Government Jan. 20, 2023
    Modification: G.I. Industries v. City of Thousand Oaks
    author
    		 Government Nov. 23, 2022
    Navas v. Fresh Venture Foods, LLC
    author
    		 Arbitration Nov. 21, 2022
    People v. Berdoll
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 8, 2022
    G.I. Industries v. City of Thousand Oaks
    author
    		 Government Oct. 27, 2022
    Figueroa v. FCA US
    author
    		 Consumer Law Oct. 26, 2022
    People v. Lastra
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 28, 2022
    Modification: In re E.L.
    author
    		 Dependency Sep. 16, 2022
    In re J.K.
    concurring
    		 Dependency Sep. 16, 2022
    In re E.L.
    author
    		 Dependency Aug. 24, 2022
    People v. Torres
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 13, 2022
    Lopez v. Escamilla
    author
    		 Corporations Jun. 7, 2022
    Modification: San Luis Obispo Local v. Central Coast
    author
    		 Contracts Jun. 1, 2022
    Cardenas v. Horizon Senior Living, Inc.
    author
    		 Civil Procedure May 23, 2022
    San Luis Obispo Local v. Central Coast
    author
    		 Contracts May 6, 2022
    State of California v. Superior Court (Paniagua)
    author
    		 Civil Procedure Apr. 27, 2022
    Modification: Samantha B. v. Aurora Vista Del Mar, LLC
    author
    		 Health Care Apr. 27, 2022
    Modification: In re H.N.
    author
    		 Juveniles Apr. 21, 2022
    Samantha B. v. Aurora Vista Del Mar
    author
    		 Torts Apr. 6, 2022
    In re H.N.
    author
    		 Juveniles Mar. 30, 2022
    San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission v. Central Coast Development
    author
    		 Contracts Feb. 4, 2022
    Starr v. Chaparro
    author
    		 Government Jan. 19, 2022
    Samantha B. v. Aurora Vista Del Mar, LLC
    author
    		 Health Care Dec. 21, 2021
    Starr v. Chaparro
    author
    		 Government Oct. 26, 2021
    Huy Fong Foods, Inc. v. Underwood Ranches, LP
    author
    		 Contracts Jul. 28, 2021
    Amended Opinion: Breslin v. Breslin
    author
    		 probate_and_trusts Jul. 8, 2021
    Marriage of Emilie D.L.M. and Carlos C.
    author
    		 Family Law Jun. 2, 2021
    San Luis Obispo Local Agency v. City of Pismo Beach
    author
    		 statutory_interpretation Mar. 5, 2021
    O.G. v. Superior Court (People)
    reversed
    		 statutory_interpretation Feb. 26, 2021
    Breslin v. Breslin
    author
    		 probate_and_trusts Jan. 28, 2021
    People v. Kelly
    author
    		 Remedies Jan. 22, 2021
    Vincent v. Sonkey
    author
    		 Remedies Dec. 31, 2020
    State of California v. Pain Management Specialist Medical Group
    author
    		 Arbitration Dec. 23, 2020
    Domestic Linen Supply Co., Inc. v. L J T Flowers, Inc.
    author
    		 Arbitration Dec. 7, 2020
    Modification: State Lands Commission v. Plains Pipeline, L.P.
    author
    		 Torts Nov. 24, 2020
    Triyar Hospitality Management v. WSI (II) HWP
    author
    		 Civil Procedure Nov. 23, 2020
    State Lands Commission v. Plains Pipeline, L.P.
    author
    		 Torts Nov. 20, 2020
    Malott v. Summerland Sanitary Dist.
    author
    		 Administrative Agencies Oct. 20, 2020
    Butler America v. Aviation Assurance Co.
    author
    		 Corporations Sep. 30, 2020
    People v. Chavez
    author
    		 statutory_interpretation Sep. 11, 2020
    People v. Valdes
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2020
    C.W. Johnson & Sons, Inc. v. Carpenter
    author
    		 Civil Procedure Aug. 12, 2020
    In re S.P.
    author
    		 Juveniles Aug. 10, 2020
    People v. Munch
    author
    		 Evidence Jul. 22, 2020
    People v. Ruiz
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 8, 2020
    Lopez v. Escamilla
    author
    		 Civil Procedure May 6, 2020
    People v. Maya
    reversed and remanded
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 10, 2020
    San Jose Neurospine v. Aetna Health of California Inc.
    author
    		 Civil Procedure Mar. 2, 2020
    Aldea Dos Vientos v. CalAtlantic Group, Inc.
    author
    		 Real Property Feb. 7, 2020
    People v. Cervantes
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 3, 2020
    O.G. v. Superior Court
    concurring
    		 Juveniles Oct. 2, 2019
    Modification: Mancini & Associates v. Schwetz
    author
    		 Torts Oct. 1, 2019
    Gietzen v. Covenant RE Management, Inc.
    author
    		 Contracts Sep. 25, 2019
    Mancini & Associates APLC v. Schwetz
    author
    		 Torts Sep. 5, 2019
    In re A.C.
    author
    		 Juveniles Jul. 10, 2019
    Modification: People v. Julian
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2019
    People v. Julian
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 30, 2019
    Modification: In re M.S.
    author
    		 Juveniles Apr. 5, 2019
    Salgado v. Carrows Restaurants Inc.
    author
    		 Employment Law Mar. 27, 2019
    People v. Maya
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 22, 2019
    In re M.S.
    author
    		 Juveniles Mar. 13, 2019
    Centex Homes v. R-Help Construction Co., Inc.
    author
    		 Civil Procedure Mar. 12, 2019
    People v. Landen
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 6, 2019
    Marriage of Anka & Yeager
    author
    		 Family Law Feb. 6, 2019
    Modification: Eith v. Ketelhut
    author
    		 Real Property Jan. 15, 2019
    People v. Bendovid
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 24, 2018
    Eith v. Ketelhut
    author
    		 Real Property Dec. 19, 2018
    People v. Erickson
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 19, 2018
    Doe v. Regents of the University of California
    author
    		 Education Oct. 11, 2018
    In re E.R.
    author
    		 Juveniles Oct. 11, 2018
    Bridgepoint Construction Services v. Newton
    author
    		 Attorneys Sep. 6, 2018
    Modification: People v. Brayton
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 13, 2018
    People v. Brayton
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 2, 2018
    LandWatch San Luis Obispo Co. v. Cambria Comm. Serv. Dist.
    author
    		 Environmental Law Jul. 30, 2018
    Juarez v. Wash Depot Holdings
    author
    		 Employment Law Jul. 6, 2018
    People v. Almanza
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2018
    Modification: Strategic Concepts, LLC v. Beverly Hills Unified School Dist.
    author
    		 Contracts Jun. 7, 2018
    Strategic Concepts, LLC v. Beverly Hills Unified School Dist.
    author
    		 Contracts May 14, 2018
    County Lines Holdings, LLC v. McClanahan
    author
    		 Civil Procedure May 4, 2018
    People v. Garcia
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2018
    People v. Almanza
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 10, 2018
    People v. Almanza
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 19, 2018
    Hauser v. Ventura County Board of Supervisors
    author
    		 Civil Procedure Feb. 22, 2018
    Terris v. County of Santa Barbara
    author
    		 Labor Law Feb. 20, 2018
    Martinez v. Deptartment of Health Care Services
    author
    		 Torts Jan. 16, 2018
    Santa Clara Waste Water Co. v. County of Ventura etc.
    author
    		 Anti-SLAPP Dec. 4, 2017
    People v. Gonzales
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2017
    People v. Blancett
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 6, 2017
    People v. Lin
    author
    		 Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 29, 2017
    Title Court Published
    Arthur A. Gilbert 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 6 Jun. 23, 2013
    Title Category Published
    Short Judges and Judiciary Sep. 3, 2024
    Retort of an octogenarian: I'm still here, just give me a shot of adrenaline now and then Judges and Judiciary Aug. 5, 2024
    A day in the life Judges and Judiciary Jul. 1, 2024
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    Column composed by a Human Guide to Legal Writing Aug. 7, 2023
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    Great Workout Arthur Appellate Practice, Law Practice Aug. 1, 2022
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    Real to Reel Books, Entertainment & Sports, Law Practice Sep. 13, 2021
    What's in a title? Who cares? Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Aug. 2, 2021
    How to drive James Joyce nuts Judges and Judiciary Jul. 12, 2021
    Revelations III Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jun. 7, 2021
    Revelations II California Courts of Appeal, Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice May 3, 2021
    April, not the cruelest month Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Apr. 5, 2021
    Expedition vs excellence Appellate Practice, California Courts of Appeal, Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Mar. 1, 2021
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    Potpourri or get it off your chest Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jan. 11, 2021
    301* Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Dec. 7, 2020
    300 years ago Law Practice Nov. 2, 2020
    A column about columns Law Practice Oct. 5, 2020
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    Chin up California Supreme Court, Law Practice Aug. 3, 2020
    Pandemic pandemonium, part I Judges and Judiciary Jul. 7, 2020
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    To be educated or not to be educated, that is the question Judges and Judiciary Mar. 9, 2020
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    *@#!ing Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Dec. 3, 2019
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    Certainty and solace — elusive Judges and Judiciary Jul. 1, 2019
    An insightful look at state constitutional law Constitutional Law, Judges and Judiciary Jun. 3, 2019
    A moral dilemma Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice May 8, 2019
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    Bookends Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jan. 7, 2019
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    It Never Happened Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Jul. 2, 2018
    Emotion tempered by reason Judges and Judiciary Jun. 4, 2018
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    Tyypos Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Sep. 5, 2017
    Fake California Courts of Appeal, Judges and Judiciary, Law Practice Aug. 7, 2017
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    Facts are Judges and Judiciary Jun. 5, 2017
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