Judge Charlotte W. Woolard: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 88275 (November 1979)

Appointed By: Gov. Peter Barton Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Charlotte W. Woolard (Ret.) served as a judge for the Superior Court of San Francisco County in California. She was initially appointed to the Municipal Court of San Francisco County by former Governor Pete Wilson in 1993. Then, in 1995, she was elevated to the Superior Court of San Francisco County, where she presided over the family courts, the law and motion courts, the civil trial courts, and the appellate division.


Woolard earned a B.A. from San Jose State University in 1976. She then received a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1979.


She began her legal career as a research attorney for the Superior Court of San Francisco County in 1979. She joined the Office of the District Attorney of San Francisco County the following year. She worked as an assistant district attorney for six years, eventually leaving to accept a position as a civil litigation attorney with Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman, and Dicker. During her tenure with the firm, she specialized in personal injury, products liability, government tort and municipal liability, construction, professional malpractice, and insurance coverage disputes.


She has served as vice president and secretary-treasurer of the California Judges Association and a trustee of the San Francisco County Law Library Board. She has also been a member of the National Association of Women Judges, California Women Lawyers, the Queen’s Bench of the Greater Bay Area, and the Lawyers Club of San Francisco.


Woolard was born in Urbana, Ohio.


She is registered as a Republican.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Charlotte W. Woolard

  • Oct 13, 2011 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion For Stay Pending Appeal Filed By Deft; Exhibits

    Matter on calendar for Thursday, October 13, 2011, Line 21. DEFENDANT HAIGHT-ASHBURY NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL'S Notice Of Motion For Stay Pending Appeal Filed By Defendant.
    DEFENDANT HAIGHT-ASHBURY NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL?s motion for sta...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 8, PLAINTIFF JAMES S. MADOW, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION. CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 26, 2011 DUE TO LATE COURTESY COPY OF REPLY. =(302/CWW)

    ...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 5, DEFENDANT ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT.
    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT/SUMMARY ADJUDICATION IS DENIED. TRIABLE ISSUE OF FACT RAISED AS TO WHETHER PLAINTIFF WAS "LEGALLY LIABLE" FOR ...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    Plaintiffs Universal Interactive, Llc, Joel Shamitoff And John Lucero'S Motion For Summary Adjudication

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 15, Plaintiffs Universal Interactive, Llc, Joel Shamitoff And John Lucero's Motion For Summary Adjudication.
    MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    Ntc Of Motion To Amend Complaint

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 2, PLAINTIFF AARON MARTINEZ Motion To Amend Complaint. CASE TO BE HEARD IN DEPARTMENT 301, SAME DATE AND TIME. JUDGE WOOLARD RECUSES HERSELF. =(302/CWW)

    ...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    Ntc And Motion For Entry Of Stipulated Judgment

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 4, DEFENDANT ALAN M. ZNEIMER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF, ANN Y. ZNEIMER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF, Motion For Entry Of Stipulated Judgment. GRANTED, NO OPPOSITION FILED. =(302/CWW)

    ...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    Setting Hearing For Final Approval Of Settlement

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 14, Setting Hearing For Final Approval Of Settlement - DUPLICATE ENTRY. =(302/CWW)

    ...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER TO 2ND AMENDED CROSS COMPLAINT

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 6, CROSS-DEFENDANT MARK KELLY, RICHARD MULKERRINS, MICHAEL MCGEE, CROWN BUILDING MAINTENANCE, INC., A CALIFORNIA DEMURRER TO 2ND AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT. CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 7, 2011 ON THE COURT'S OWN MO...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Otion For Determination Of Good Faith Settlement;

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 1, PLAINTIFF MARK PINEDA'S Motion For Determination Of Good Faith Settlement. GRANTED, NO OPPOSITION FILED. =(302/CWW)

    ...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    Ntc Of Mtn And Mtn For Order Enforcing Settlement Agreement

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 16, PLAINTIFF NELSON BARRY III, Motion For Order Enforcing Settlement Agreement.
    OFF CALENDAR, MATTER TO BE HEARD BY JUDGE BEGERT AT THE HALL OF JUSTICE IN DEPARTMENT A. PARTIES TO CON...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS OR STAY OR DISMISS

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 13, DEFENDANT MELODY PANG'S MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS OR STAY OR DISMISS.
    OFF CALENDAR, DEFENDANT FAILED TO PROVIDE COURTESY COPY OF MOTION AS REQUIRED BY SF LOCAL RULE 2.6B. =(302/...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER TO 1ST AMENDED COMPLAINT

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 11, DEFENDANT JOHN MCGARY DOING BUSINESS AS REAL ESTATE & DEMURRER TO 1ST AMENDED COMPLAINT.
    OFF CALENDAR, DEFENDANT FAILED TO PROVIDE COURTESY COPIES OF MOTION AS REQUIRED BY SF LOCAL RULE 2.6B. =(302/CWW)

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion For Writ Of Ordinary Mandate (Ccp 1085)

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 10, PETITIONER WILFREDO COREA, ROBYN PAIGE, LISA QARE Motion For Writ Of Ordinary Mandate (CCP 1085). CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 10, 2011 BY STIP & ORDER DATED SEPTEMBER 9. =(302/CWW)<...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motionto Determine Costs And Reasonable Attorneys Fees ; Apendix Of Non Califronia Authorities

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 9, DEFENDANTS JOHN HERRMAN, ADRIAN COVERT, GAWKER MEDIA LLC, GAWKER SALES LLC Motion To Determine Costs And Reasonable Attorneys Fe...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    Notice And Motion For Judgment On The Pleadings Under Ccp 438(B)

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 7, DEFENDANT GARRICK DUCKLER'S Motion For Judgment On The Pleadings Under CCP 438(B). OFF CALENDAR, MOVING PARTY FAILED TO PROVIDE COURTESY COPY OF MOTION AS REQUIRED BY SF LOCAL RUL...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion For Order That Truth Of Matters Be Deemed Admitted; Request For Monetary Sanctions

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 3, DEFENDANT CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER'S Motion For Order That Truth Of Matters Be Deemed Admitted; Request For Monetary Sanctio...

  • Sep 30, 2011 San Francisco County

    Notce And Motion To Compel Answer To Post-Judgment Discovery And For Award Of Sanctions

    Set for hearing on Friday, September 30, 2011, line 2, PLAINTIFF CREDITORS TRADE ASSOCIATON, INC. Motion To Compel Answer To Post-Judgment Discovery And For Award Of Sanctions.
    GRANTED. VERIFIED RESPONSES TO ...

  • Sep 29, 2011 San Francisco County

    MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT

    Set for hearing on Thursday, September 29, 2011, line 8, DEFENDANTS DENNIS WANG, AIMEE WANG, WANG, YING Y., TRUSTEE OF THE YING Y WANG MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT.
    DENIED, 10 DAYS LEAVE TO ANSWER. UNDER STATE AND LOCAL LAW, A LANDLORD NEEDS TO BE THE OWNER OF THE PREMIS...

  • Sep 29, 2011 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    Set for hearing on Thursday, September 29, 2011, line 1, DEFENDANT CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT.
    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS DENIED, FAILURE TO SHIFT THE BURDEN OF PROOF. DEFENDANT FAILS TO ESTABLISH DESIGN IMMUNITY DEFENSE. CCSF DOE...

  • Sep 29, 2011 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Request For Hearing On Petition To Confirm Arb Award;Request For Judicial Notice

    Set for hearing on Thursday, September 29, 2011, line 7, PETITIONER TODD GELFAND, TRUSTEE OF THE REATA TRUST Notice Of Request For Hearing On Petition To Confirm Arb Award.
    CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 25, 2011. R...

  • Sep 29, 2011 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion To File An Amended Complaint

    Set for hearing on Thursday, September 29, 2011, line 10, PLAINTIFF VERA CORT'S Motion To File An Amended Complaint. GRANT, NO OPPOSITION FILED. =(302/CWW)

    ...

  • Sep 29, 2011 San Francisco County

    MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT

    Set for hearing on Thursday, September 29, 2011, line 13, DEFENDANTS JEFFREY HAMRICK, JESSICA EDROSOLAN MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT. CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 6, 2011. PLAINTIFF TO IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE COURTESY COPY OF OPPOSITION TO DEPARTMENT 302 WITH A COVER LETTER REFLECTING ...

  • Sep 29, 2011 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR LEAVE TO (Amended) File A Complaint-In-Intervention

    Set for hearing on Thursday, September 29, 2011, line 4, INTERVENOR LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO (Amended) File A Complaint-In-Intervention. GRANT, NO OPPOSITION FILED. =(302/CWW)

    ...

  • Sep 29, 2011 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    Set for hearing on Thursday, September 29, 2011, line 3, DEFENDANT SUSAN CHAN'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT.
    CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 2, 2011. OPPOSING PARTY TO PROVIDE COURTESY COPY WITH A COVER LETTER REFLECTING THE NEW HEARING DATE. SEE SF LOCAL RULE 2.6B. =(302/CWW)<...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Charlotte W. Woolard

On March 2, 2015 a petition for dissolution with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Mar 02, 2015

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On May 16, 2014 a registration of out-of-state custody decree case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2014

Status

Appealed

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

REGISTRATION OF OUT-OF-STATE CUSTODY DECREE

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2022

On April 17, 2014 a petition for dissolution with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2014

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On December 20, 2013 a petition for dissolution with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 03, 2023

On October 8, 2013 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Oct 08, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 03, 2023

On September 18, 2013 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Sep 18, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 02, 2023

On September 27, 2012 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On June 14, 2012 a domestic violence prevention without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2012

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On June 14, 2012 a domestic violence prevention without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2012

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 06, 2022

On June 14, 2012 a domestic violence prevention without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2012

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On June 12, 2012 a domestic violence prevention without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2012

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On June 12, 2012 a domestic violence prevention without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2012

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On May 21, 2012 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On April 20, 2012 a domestic violence prevention without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2012

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On April 18, 2012 a domestic violence prevention with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2012

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION WITH CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On April 18, 2012 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 09, 2022

On March 29, 2012 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Mar 29, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 06, 2022

On March 29, 2012 a petition for dissolution with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Mar 29, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On March 13, 2012 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Mar 13, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On February 21, 2012 a domestic violence prevention without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2012

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On February 2, 2012 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On January 30, 2012 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 06, 2022

On January 13, 2012 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2021

On December 15, 2011 a petition for dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Charlotte W. Woolard presiding.

Filed

Dec 15, 2011

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

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