Judge Thomas D. Zeff - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Thomas D. Zeff is a judge for the Stanislaus County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006.

He is registered without party preference.

Judge Zeff received his B.S. from the University of Oregon in 1973. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1976.

Prior to his appointment to the Superior Court, Zeff had practiced as a named partner at Crabtree, Schmidt, Zeff, and Jacobs since 1976. During his time in private practice, Zeff specialized in civil litigation with an emphasis on probate, estate planning, insurance, real property, bankruptcy, and banking matters. He also practiced commercial, family and corporation law, as well as insurance defense.

While on the bench, Judge Zeff has presided in the Criminal Department.

His memberships have included the Stanislaus County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the State Bar of California, the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California, the Defense Research Institute, and the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Recent Cases by Hon. Thomas D. Zeff

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs MARTINEZ, NATHANIEL RAYMOND

On July 21, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Thomas D. Zeff presiding.

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Jul 21, 2021

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Closed

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs QUALLS, AMELIA ESTALEE

On July 13, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Thomas D. Zeff presiding.

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Jul 13, 2021

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Closed

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs CUEVAS, GUADALUPE EMANUEL JIMENEZ

On July 12, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jul 12, 2021

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Aug 29, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs ZUNIGALARA, WALTER FERNANDO

On July 6, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Thomas D. Zeff presiding.

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Jul 06, 2021

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Aug 29, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs GRIVETTE, JOHN ANTHONY

On June 9, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 09, 2021

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Other

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Aug 29, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs MOON, DEREK KENNETH JAMES

On June 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 08, 2021

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Aug 30, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs PATTON, MICHAEL EUGENE, Jr

On June 7, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 07, 2021

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Aug 29, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs DEDIOS, RITA KATHLENE

On June 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 04, 2021

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Aug 30, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs COSTA, LLOYD ANDREW

On June 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Thomas D. Zeff presiding.

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Jun 04, 2021

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Aug 29, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs COBRUNSON, JAMES DANIEL

On June 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 03, 2021

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Aug 29, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs CRUZ, ALEJANDRO

On June 2, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 02, 2021

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Aug 27, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs BAKER, JENNIFER ROBIN

On June 2, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 02, 2021

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Aug 28, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs STOLZE, KAITLYN MARIE

On June 2, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 02, 2021

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Active

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Aug 30, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs ESQUIVEL, RAMON

On June 2, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 02, 2021

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Aug 29, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs BANKS, DARNELL JONATHAN

On June 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 01, 2021

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Closed

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Aug 30, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs MCDANIEL, SWEDE MORRIS, III

On June 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 01, 2021

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Aug 29, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs HERNANDEZMANZO, JUAN PABLO

On June 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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Jun 01, 2021

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Aug 29, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs CAMPER, AMBER ROSE

On May 28, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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May 28, 2021

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Aug 28, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs TYSON, BENJAMIN FORSTER

On May 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

Filed

May 27, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Aug 30, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs BANKS, DARNELL JONATHAN

On May 25, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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May 25, 2021

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Closed

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Aug 30, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs STOLZE, KAITLYN MARIE

On May 25, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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May 25, 2021

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Dismissal

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Aug 30, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs RODRIGUEZ, ADRIAN MARTINEZ

On May 24, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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May 24, 2021

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Active

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Aug 29, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs SANNELLA, FRANK ANTHONY

On May 24, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

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May 24, 2021

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Closed

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Apr 20, 2023

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs RIDENOUR, LINDSEY ANN

On May 24, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Zeff, Thomas D presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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May 29, 2021

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About

Thomas D. Zeff
Current Appointment Stanislaus County Superior Court, Department 5	Stanislaus County Superior Court, Department 5
Education B.S., University of Oregon - 1973 J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law - 1976	B.S., University of Oregon - 1973 J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law - 1976