Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 76134 (December 1977)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Manuel J. Covarrubias was a judge for the Ventura County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2002 by former governor Gray Davis. At the time of his appointment, Judge Covarrubias was the second Latino to serve on the bench. He retired on April 30, 2023.


He received his bachelor's degree from California State University, Northridge. Covarrubias was the first of his family to graduate from college. He went on to earn his J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1977.


After graduating from law school, Covarrubias became a legal aid attorney for Channel Legal Services in 1978. Three years later, he entered into solo practice, where he served as a civil defense attorney and civil litigator for fifteen years.


Then, in 1996, Covarrubias was appointed to serve as a court commissioner for the Ventura County Superior Court. He would remain in that position until his appointment to the bench in 2002.


During his time on the Superior Court, Judge Covarrubias presided over juvenile delinquency and family law matters.


In 2015, Judge Covarrubias received the Distinguished Service Award from the California Judicial Council for his work in helping to develop the Strategic Plan for Language Access in the California Courts. The plan, which has served as a model for other courts, seeks to provide non-English speaking residents equal access to the judicial process throughout the court systems.


Judge Covarrubias, who was born and raised in Oxnard, California, was also a member of the Mexican-American Bar Association.


His hobbies include carpentry and gardening.

Recent Cases by Hon. Manuel J. Covarrubias

On November 18, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On September 9, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Sep 09, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On August 12, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Aug 12, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On July 13, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2016

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On July 13, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2016

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On July 13, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2016

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On July 12, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2016

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On June 16, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2016

Status

Closed

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On May 24, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2016

Status

Consolidation

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On April 26, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2016

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On April 8, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2016

Status

Closed

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On April 6, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Apr 06, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On January 27, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2016

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On January 5, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2016

Status

Closed

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On August 27, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Aug 27, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On August 3, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Aug 03, 2015

Status

Other

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On July 14, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On May 8, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2015

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On March 4, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On December 24, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Dec 24, 2014

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On July 26, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Jul 26, 2013

Status

Relief Denied

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On May 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2013

Status

Closed

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On February 28, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2012

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 01, 2017

On July 13, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Manuel J. Covarrubias presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

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