Judge Charles B. Burch - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Charles B. Burch is a judge on the Superior Court of Contra Costa County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in April 2005, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. John Allen.

Burch earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Stanford University in 1970. He then completed his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 1973.

He began his legal career as a prosecutor in the State Attorney's Office of Cook County, Illinois in 1973. Then, in 1978, he moved to the Office of the United States Attorney. He served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the next 28 years, first in Chicago and then in San Francisco.

Outside the bench, Burch has coached basketball and baseball for the Lamorinda Youth Association. He has also actively participated in local moot court and mock trial programs.

Burch is a former member of the Planning Commission of Moraga in California.

He is registered as an Independent.

Recent Cases by Hon. Charles B. Burch

AUTOVEST VS ANDERSON

On December 3, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Dec 03, 2020

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Dismissal

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Contra Costa County

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Contra Costa County, CA

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Feb 19, 2022

ZAVALETA VS VILLA

On November 24, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Nov 24, 2020

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Dismissal

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Contra Costa County

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Contra Costa County, CA

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Torts

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Jan 28, 2022

MARSH VS CRANSHAW

On November 24, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Nov 24, 2020

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Judgment (Other)

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Superior

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Contra Costa County, CA

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Aug 31, 2023

LOPEZ VS PEREZ

On November 16, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Nov 16, 2020

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Dismissal

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Superior

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Contra Costa County, CA

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Sep 01, 2023

BH FINANCIAL GROUP LLC VS PHILLIPS

On November 12, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Nov 12, 2020

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Dismissal

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Contra Costa County

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Contra Costa County, CA

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Sep 02, 2021

MIDLAND VS. MANGROBANG

On October 30, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 30, 2020

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Dismissal

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Sep 02, 2021

AMERICAN EXPRESS VS. O'CALLAGHAN

On October 30, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 30, 2020

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Dismissal

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Contra Costa County

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Contra Costa County, CA

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Sep 01, 2021

STATES RECOVERY VS. MABUTAS

On October 30, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 30, 2020

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Dismissal

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Contra Costa County

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Contra Costa County, CA

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Sep 01, 2021

LOBEL FINANCIAL CORP. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION vs. VON MORRIS

On October 30, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 30, 2020

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Dismissal

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Aug 29, 2023

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOC. VS SMITH

On October 22, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 22, 2020

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Closed

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Aug 28, 2023

Claim of: LITZY MARTINEZ

On October 15, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 15, 2020

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Stipulated Judgment

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Superior

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Aug 28, 2023

ON DECK VS CRUZ

On October 13, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 13, 2020

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Dismissal

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Contra Costa County

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Contra Costa County, CA

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Sep 02, 2021

PROGRESSIVE VS ANGULO

On October 8, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 08, 2020

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Dismissal

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Aug 31, 2023

CAVALRY VS ALPHONSO

On October 8, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 08, 2020

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Judgment (Other)

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Aug 30, 2023

CALIFORNIA CASUALTY VS GOLDEN KINGZ

On October 8, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 08, 2020

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Dismissal

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Contra Costa County

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Contra Costa County, CA

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Dec 03, 2021

CAVALRY VS WEST

On October 7, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 07, 2020

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Dismissal

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Contra Costa County

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Sep 03, 2021

PORTFOLIO RECOVERY VS SCHAEFER

On October 7, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 07, 2020

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Default Judgment

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Aug 30, 2023

MIDLAND CREDIT VS THOMPSON

On October 7, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 07, 2020

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Dismissal

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Contra Costa County

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Sep 02, 2021

DISCOVER VS SILVEIRA

On October 6, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 06, 2020

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Default Judgment

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Aug 28, 2023

PORTFOLIO RECOVERY VS FAIRLEY

On October 6, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 06, 2020

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Default Judgment

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Aug 31, 2023

CITIBANK VS CURTIS

On October 6, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 06, 2020

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Dismissal

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Sep 02, 2021

DISCOVER VS RUIZ

On October 6, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 06, 2020

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Default Judgment

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Aug 30, 2023

AUTOVEST VS. TUTWILDER

On October 5, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 05, 2020

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Dismissal

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Contra Costa County

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Sep 02, 2021

MIDLAND CREDIT VS FLORES

On October 5, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County. Judge Charles B. Burch presiding.

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Oct 05, 2020

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Dismissal

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Sep 01, 2021

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About

Charles B. Burch
Current Appointment Contra Costa County Superior Court, Department 23	Contra Costa County Superior Court, Department 23
Education Bachelor's degree, Stanford University - 1970 J.D., University of Chicago Law School - 1973	Bachelor's degree, Stanford University - 1970 J.D., University of Chicago Law School - 1973