Judge Thomas S. Garza - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Thomas S. Garza is a judge for the Superior Court of San Bernardino County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on October 3, 2007, filling a vacancy created by SB 56.

Garza earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He then completed a J.D. from Western State University College of Law.

He began his legal career in 1985, working as a law clerk at Garza and Garza. Then, in 1993, he joined the firm as an associate. He practiced there until his appointment to the bench.

Garza is registered as a Democrat.

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Venditto -v- Gutierrez et al Print

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Chavez -v- Agudelo et al Print

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PROSPECTORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION -v- LUQUEZ et al Print

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Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC -v- Silva et al Print

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LBS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION -v- BECKER et al Print

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May 13, 2024

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. -v- Quint Print

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Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. -v- Terrazas, an individual Print

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May 13, 2024

OneMain Financial Group, LLC -v- Gomez et al Print

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May 11, 2024

DIAZ -v- CORDOVA, III et al Print

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Other Real Property Unlimited

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May 10, 2024

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. -v- Ferguson Print

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May 13, 2024

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC -v- Espejo et al Print

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May 13, 2024

Lvnv Funding Llc -v- Glover et al Print

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Brodie -v- Robleto Orochena et al Print

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May 10, 2024

TD BANK USA, N.A. -v- ESCOBEDO et al Print

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May 13, 2024

TD BANK USA, N.A. -v- RODRIGUEZ et al Print

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May 13, 2024

Ochoa -v- Ayon et al Print

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May 10, 2024

In re: Hannah Marie Pace Print

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Petition for Change of Gender and Issuance of New Birth Cert

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Absolute Resolutions Investments, LLC -v- Pacheco Print

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May 10, 2024

SYNCHRONY BANK -v- CAMPOS et al Print

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May 11, 2024

SYNCHRONY BANK -v- SANCHEZ et al Print

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May 11, 2024

TD BANK USA, N.A. -v- AGUIRREFRANCO et al Print

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May 13, 2024

Capital One N.a. -v- Azpericueta Print

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May 11, 2024

In re: BIFCO, LLC Print

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Petition to Transfer Structured Settlement Payment Rights

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TD Bank USA, N.A. -v- Mendoza et al Print

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About

Thomas S. Garza
Current Appointment San Bernardino County Superior Court, Department S27	San Bernardino County Superior Court, Department S27
Education J.D., Western State University College of Law Bachelor's degree, University of California, Los Angeles	J.D., Western State University College of Law Bachelor's degree, University of California, Los Angeles

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Current Court:	CA - San Bernardino County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (909) 708-8847
Civil Information:	+1 (909) 708-8678
Civil Fax Filings:	+1 (909) 708-8586