Judge Bernard Schwartz - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Bernard Schwartz is a judge for the Riverside County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis in 2003. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Ronald L. Taylor (Ret.).

Judge Schwartz received his B.A. from the University of Alberta in 1981. He then moved to the United States to attend the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in 1986.

Schwartz worked for two years as a deputy public defender with the Riverside County Public Defender's Office before entering into private practice in 1990. As a solo practitioner, Schwartz practiced as a criminal defense lawyer for twelve years.

He was then selected by the Riverside County Superior Court judges to serve as a court commissioner in 2002. He held that position until his appointment to the bench the next year.

While on the bench, Judge Schwartz has presided over a criminal trials calendar assignment.

In 2006, Judge Schwartz was censured by the Commission on Judicial Performance for statements the judge made to Pismo Beach police during his DUI arrest in 2005. After it was determined that his blood alcohol level was more than double the legal limit, the officers initiated the arrest. It was at that time that Judge Schwartz made several statements indicating that he felt that he deserved preferential treatment due to his position as a judge. Ultimately, Judge Schwartz pleaded no contest to the charges. He spent two days in jail, was fined, and placed on three years probation. A censure is the commission's highest form of punishment, short of removal from the bench.

Judge Schwartz was born and raised in Canada.

Recent Cases by Hon. Bernard Schwartz

People of the State of CA vs Financial Casualty an

On January 29, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

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Jan 29, 2020

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Closed

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Jan 19, 2022

In the Matter of Keiron Elias

On August 15, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2019

Status

Closed

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Dec 10, 2021

PEOPLE VS. ALANNA CLAIRESSE HARDY

On August 5, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Aug 05, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Oct 24, 2021

PEOPLE VS VERNON JAMES SAGER

On August 2, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Oct 24, 2021

In the Matter of Ricardo Benitez Serrano

On July 31, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

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Jul 31, 2019

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Closed

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Dec 10, 2021

In the Matter of Christian Alfonso Bracamontes

On July 16, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Jul 16, 2019

Status

Closed

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Dec 10, 2021

In the Matter of Juan Elias Flores

On July 8, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2019

Status

Closed

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Dec 10, 2021

In the Matter of Kacee Monroe

On July 1, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2019

Status

Closed

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Dec 10, 2021

In the Matter of Kyle Lemmons

On May 9, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2019

Status

Closed

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Dec 10, 2021

People of the State of Ca vs Philadelphia Reinsura

On February 21, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

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Feb 21, 2019

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Closed

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Riverside County

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Jan 23, 2022

People of the State of CA vs Financial Casualty &

On February 21, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Oct 22, 2021

People of the State of CA vs Seaview Insurance Com

On February 21, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

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Feb 21, 2019

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Judgment (Other)

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Riverside County

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Oct 22, 2021

PEOPLE VS MICHAEL HUFFMAN

On January 29, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Practice Area

Criminal

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General Criminal

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Oct 22, 2021

PEOPLE VS MICHAEL HUFFMAN

On January 29, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Oct 22, 2021

IN THE MATTER OF DEVERON J. RATLIFF

On January 7, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2019

Status

Closed

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Riverside County

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Jan 23, 2022

PEOPLE V SCOTT DENNEY

On October 12, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2018

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Oct 22, 2021

PEOPLE VS DAVID CERVANTES

On September 24, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2018

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Oct 22, 2021

PEOPLE VS KEITH LAMONT MATTHEWS JR

On September 24, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2018

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Oct 22, 2021

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CA vs SEAVIEW INSURANCE COM

On June 18, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Jun 18, 2018

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Judgment (Other)

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Oct 22, 2021

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CA vs FINANCIAL CASUALTY

On June 15, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

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Jun 15, 2018

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Judgment (Other)

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Riverside County

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Oct 22, 2021

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CA vs FINANCIAL CASUALTY

On June 15, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Jun 15, 2018

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Oct 22, 2021

PEOPLE VS VERONICA ORTIZ

On May 8, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2018

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Oct 22, 2021

PEOPLE VS VERONICA ORTIZ

On May 8, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2018

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Oct 22, 2021

PEOPLE V CATHERINE HAMON

On March 6, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Bernard Schwartz presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2018

Status

Dismissal

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Riverside County

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Riverside County, CA

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Oct 22, 2021

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About

Bernard Schwartz
Current Appointment Riverside County Superior Court, Department 44	Riverside County Superior Court, Department 44
Education B.A., University of Alberta - 1981 J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1986	B.A., University of Alberta - 1981 J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law - 1986

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Riverside County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (951) 777-3729

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Deputy Public Defender	Riverside Public Defender's Office	Riverside County, California
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	None
Court Commissioner	Riverside County Superior Court	Riverside County, California