Judge Michael A. Savage (Retired): Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 125488 (December 1986)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Michael A. Savage (Ret.) served as a judge for the Sacramento County Superior Court in California. Savage was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2005. He retired in 2022.


Savage earned a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1986. He was admitted to the State Bar of California that same year.


After graduating from law school, Savage began his legal career as a deputy district attorney for the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until his appointment to the bench, where he held assignments as the head of the felony trial team.


Savage is an avid long-distance runner. He has competed in several half marathons, marathons, and ultra marathons, his longest being 100-miles.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Michael A. Savage

  • Jun 18, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for June 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., by remote appearance through Department 34.

    The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Statement which indicates that the parties have reached a su...

  • Jun 18, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the compliance hearing scheduled for June 22, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., by remote appearance through Department 34.

    The Court has received the Supplemental Declaration of Derek Smith re: Distribution of Settlement Funds, file-stamped May 6, 2...

  • Jun 10, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for June 15, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., by remote appearance through Department 34. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Conference Statement. The Court orders that no appearance is require...

  • Jun 10, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for June 15, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., by remote appearance through Department 34. The Court has received Plaintiff's Case Management Statement. Plaintiff filed Proof of Service of Summons on February 27, 2020...

  • Jun 04, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for June 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., by remote appearance through Department 34. The Court orders that remote appearance is required.

    Consistent with Local Rule 1.06(B), parties requesting to be heard m...

  • Mar 11, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court has received the parties' Case Management Statements. The Court orders the parties to appear.

    CMC Statements are due 15 days prior to the hearing, with courtesy copies provided directly to this department. The Court encourages the parties to file a Joint CMC Statement and to specially pre...

  • Mar 05, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the Case Management Conference set for March 6, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., in Department 28.

    The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Statement and Request to Continue Case Management Conference.

    No appearance is required under t...

  • Feb 27, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the Case Management Conference set for February 28, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in Department 28.

    Appearances required.

    ...

  • Feb 27, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the Case Management Conference set for February 28, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 28.

    The Court has reviewed the Case Management Statements filed by the parties, including their respective responses to the Supplemental Case Management Conferen...

  • Feb 20, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the Case Management Conference set for February 21, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., in Department 28.

    No appearance is required under the following conditions:

    The Court is advised of the Final Order and Judgment Approving Case Settlement entered by J...

  • Feb 20, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the Case Management Conference set for February 21, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in Department 28.

    The Court has reviewed the Joint Case Management Conference Statement. The Court advises that in the future, upon filing CMC Statements, a courtesy copy shal...

  • Feb 20, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the Case Management Conference set for February 21, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in Department 28.

    The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint Case Management Statement filed on January 31, 2020. The Court approved and entered the parties' proposed Case Mana...

  • Feb 13, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the Case Management Conference (CMC) set for February 14, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., in Department 28.

    The Court is advised that Plaintiff has filed its Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement, with a hearing date in Department 54 of F...

  • Feb 11, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the Case Management Conference ("CMC") set for February 13, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., in Department 28.

    The Court has reviewed the CMC Statements of the parties. All parties report that a mediation is scheduled for February 11, 2020. Plaintiff indicates...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Michael A. Savage

On January 23, 2018 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

97 Files
Filed

Jan 23, 2018

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2023

On September 8, 2017 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

61 Files
Filed

Sep 08, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On December 18, 2012 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Dec 18, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2021

On June 15, 2012 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Jun 15, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On May 18, 2012 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

May 18, 2012

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 23, 2012 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 12, 2012 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2012

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 11, 2012 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2012

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On March 26, 2012 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2012

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2013

On March 9, 2012 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Mar 09, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On February 10, 2012 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2012

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 24, 2012 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 13, 2012 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2012

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 13, 2012 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2012

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 13, 2012 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2012

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On November 18, 2011 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2011

Status

Stayed

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2021

On September 28, 2011 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2011

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On July 8, 2011 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2011

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On June 29, 2011 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2011

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On June 17, 2011 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2011

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 18, 2011 rule 3.740 collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2011

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Rule 3.740 Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On March 23, 2011 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Mar 23, 2011

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On February 14, 2011 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Feb 14, 2011

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Savage Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Savage

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 25, 2011 rule 3.740 collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Michael A. Savage presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 2011

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

Hon. Michael A. Savage Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael A. Savage

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Rule 3.740 Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

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