Judge William Kelsay - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. William M. Kelsay (Ret.) served as a judge for the Santa Cruz County Superior Court in California. Kelsay was appointed to the bench by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1985. He retired in 1999.

Kelsay earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Davis. He then completed a J.D. at the University of California, Hastings College of Law.

After graduating from law school, Kelsay began his legal career as an assistant district attorney in the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until 1977, at which time he was appointed to the Santa Cruz Municipal Court.

His memberships have included the Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center as well as the Santa Cruz County Fish and Game Commission.

Born in Patterson, California, Kelsay attended Patterson High School, where he graduated in 1959.

Recent Cases by Hon. William Kelsay

MARCO A FERNANDEZ V MIRIAM FERNANDEZ

On September 29, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

PAUL SAVASKY VS THERESA ROSS

On July 15, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 11, 2008

MIDLAND FUNDING V SCOTT CERVELLI

On February 13, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2008

WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING VS LELAND A HILL

On February 13, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2020

DALE KERSTEN ET AL V BOB W SPANN

On May 15, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2007

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 28, 2007

BENEFICIAL CALIFORNIA VS. RICK CASTEEL

On February 22, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2007

RECEIVABLE ACQUISITION VS ELVA M HARO

On September 14, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

DOLORES JAMHOUR VS. RYAN ROSZELL

On June 26, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 10, 2006

CACV OF COLORADO, LLC V RICK F. BLAZO

On June 9, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 20, 2014

RUSSEL SANBORN V LINDA BELL

On May 26, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

May 26, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2009

KEN WINTERS VS. MIKE CHIECHI

On May 24, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2008

MBNA AMERICA BANK VS. DR CAROLYN PEARSON

On March 21, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2006

GREAT SENECA FINANCIAL VS. SARAH A DEWORKEN

On March 21, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2016

MBNA AMERICA BANK NA V. RAY BARRON

On February 23, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2006

GCFS INC VS DARWIN H TERRELL

On February 21, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2015

CHASE BANK USA, ETC. VS JESUS R CARBAJOL

On October 27, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2015

CONSOLIDATED ELEC DIST INC VS MICHAEL A HILL

On September 6, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Sep 06, 2005

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2006

MARIA DE LOS SANTOS VS. SHAYE ACEVEDO

On July 29, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Jul 29, 2005

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2015

MOORE V. CITY OF SANTA CRUZ

On April 5, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2006

CAPITOLA ASSOCIATES, LLC VS STEPHEN IDE, ET AL

On March 8, 2005 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2005

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 27, 2005

SKUMA BROTHERS HOLDING CO., ETC VS RAMON VASQUEZ

On October 20, 2004 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2004

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2007

PRO EM INC VS ELLISON PAINTING INC ET

On February 26, 2004 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2004

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 07, 2005

DISCOVER BANK VS ELIZABE GRASS RIVAS

On December 1, 2003 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Dec 01, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2016

BOYD TIZENOR VS KATHERINE ANN BABIS

On September 23, 1993 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz County. Judge Kelsay, William presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 1993

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Kelsay, William 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kelsay, William

Court

Santa Cruz County

County

Santa Cruz County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2021

About

William Kelsay
Current Appointment Santa Cruz Superior Court, Retired	Santa Cruz Superior Court, Retired
Education B.A., University of California, Davis J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law	B.A., University of California, Davis J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Santa Cruz Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Santa Cruz County, California
Judge	Santa Cruz Municipal Court	Santa Cruz County, California
Judge	Superior Court of California	Santa Cruz County, California

Articles About William Kelsay:

Santa Cruz Sentinel: Coast Lines I Museum Presents 'The Giant Killer'

Congressional Record: A Tribute to William M. Kelsay

Judge William Kelsay: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Recent Cases by Hon. William Kelsay

About

Court Info

Career History

Articles About William Kelsay: