Judge Walter P. Schwarm: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 142866 (December 1989)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Walter P. Schwarm is a judge on the Orange County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on July 16, 2009, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. William Evans.


Schwarm earned a B.A. in economics from the University of California, Irvine, in 1986. He then completed a J.D. at California Western School of Law in 1989. He was licensed to practice in California (1989).


After graduating from law school, Schwarm began his legal career as a deputy district attorney with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until his election to the bench.


Born in Evanston, Illinois, Schwarm was a resident of Laguna Niguel, California, at the time of his appointment.


He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Walter P. Schwarm

  • Sep 09, 2021 Orange County

    Motion No. 1:
    Defendant’s (Nili N. Alai) Motion for Order Deeming Truth of Facts, filed on 3-18-19 under ROA No. 368 (Motion), is DENIED for the reasons set forth below:
    Code of Civil Procedure section 2033.280, states, in part, “If a party to whom requests for admission are directed fails to serve a...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Based on the Request for Dismissal (filed on 8-26-21 under ROA No. 32), the Order to Show Cause Hearing regarding Preliminary Injunction, scheduled for hearing on 9-7-21, is off calendar.

    ...
  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Defendant’s (Daniel Jake Macias) Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs’ First Amended Complaint (Notice filed on 5-7-21 under ROA No. 47 and Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed on 5-7-21 under ROA No. 36) is DENIED. (The court will refer to the Memorandum of Points and Authorities as the Motion.)<...>

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Based on the Request for Dismissal (filed on 8-25-21 under ROA No. 51) as to Defendant—Sandra Nawrocki, Defendant—Sandra Nawrocki’s Demurrer to Complaint (filed on 5-28-21 under ROA No. 32, and scheduled for hearing on 9-7-21) is off calendar.

    ...
  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    As to both Motions, Moving Counsel filed Proofs of Service (filed on 9-1-21 under ROA Nos. 494 and 496) reflecting proof of service of the Notice of Motion and Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel, the declaration of Charles Kirkland, the Order Granting Attorney’s Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel, and the decl...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Moving Counsel’s (Timothy V. Maher Jr. and LS Carlson Law, PC) Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel (Motion), filed on 8-13-21 under ROA No. 101, is GRANTED.
    The Motion to be Relieved as Counsel complies with the requirements of California Rules of Court, rule 3.1362. Moving Counsel served the Motion, Decla...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Based on the court’s 8-31-21 Minute Order, the court CONTINUED Plaintiff’s (Sentinel Capital Holdings, LLC) Motion for Protective Order, filed on 10-22-19 under ROA No. 175 to 11-16-21 at 10:00 a.m. in Department W8.
    Based on the court’s 8-31-21 Minute Order, the court CONTINUED Plaintiff’s (Sentinel Ca...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Based on the Notice of Withdrawal of Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Complaint, Defendant’s (Seal Beach Shores, Inc.) Demurrer to Complaint (filed on 5-3-21 under ROA No. 14), and scheduled for hearing on 9-7-21) is off calendar.

    ...
  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Plaintiff’s (Maria Bernal) unopposed Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint (Motion), filed on 4-12-21 under ROA No. 14, is GRANTED.
    California Rules of Court, rule 3.1324 states in part, “(a) Contents of Motion [¶] A motion to amend a pleading before trial must: [¶] (1) Include a copy of the ...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Status Conference regarding Settlement.

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  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Based on the court’s 9-3-21 Minute Order, the court CONTINUED Defendants (Hassan Kassir, Ghada Kassir, Mohammed Mahdi Kassir, Ali Kassir, Osima Soft, Inc. and Osmiasoft Corp.), filed on 5-5-21 under ROA No. 281, to 9-28-21 at 9:00 a.m. in Department W8.
    Based on the court’s 9-3-21 Minute Order, the cour...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Motion Nos. 1-12:
    The court DENIES the following motions as MOOT for the reasons set forth below: (1) Motion to Compel HomeAway.com, Inc. to Respond to Requests for Admissions (ROA No. 182); (2) Motion to Compel HomeAway.com, Inc. to Respond to Requests for Production (ROA No. 183); (3) Motion to Compel...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Motion No. 1:
    Based on Defendants’ (Defendants Farzad Hoorizadeh and White Ridge Consulting, Inc. dba White Ridge Capital) Notice of Taking the Motion to Strike Portions of Amended Crtoss-Complaint and Demurrer to Plaintiffs’ First Amended Complaint Off Calendar (filed on 8-24-21 under ROA No. 131, the ...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Based on the Request for Dismissal (filed on 9-1-21 under ROA No. 31), Defendants’ (HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee for the Registered Holders of Ace Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-HE2, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates (the “Trust”), PHH Mortgage Corporation (“PHH”), and Western...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    The City of Santa Ana’s (City) Motion for Good Faith Settlement Determination by Defendant, City of Santa Ana (Motion), filed on 5-27-21 under ROA No. 49, is GRANTED.
    Code of Civil Procedure section 877.6 states in part, “(a)(1) Any party to an action in which it is alleged that two or more parties are ...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Plaintiff’s (Rancho Veracruz Condominium Association) unopposed Motion for Order Establishing Admissions (Motion), filed on 6-30-21 under ROA No. 69, is GRANTED.
    Code of Civil Procedure section 2033.280, states, in part, “If a party to whom requests for admission are directed fails to serve a timely res...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Plaintiff’s (Erriton Hall) unopposed Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One, Propounded on Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Motion), filed on 5-10-21 under ROA No. 106, is GRANTED.
    Code of Civil Procedure 2031.310, states, in part, “(a) On receipt of a response...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Orange County

    Defendant’s (The Landing M2, LLC) to Plaintiffs’ First Amended Complaint (Demurrer), filed on 4-27-21 under ROA No. 47, is SUSTAINED in part and OVERRULED in part as set forth below.
    “A demurrer tests the pleading alone, and not the evidence or the facts alleged. . . . To the extent there are factual is...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Orange County

    Defendant’s (Shea Properties, LLC) Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint (Motion), filed on 4-20-21 under ROA No. 196, is GRANTED.
    Code of Civil Procedure section 436, states, “The court may, upon a motion made pursuant to Section 435, or at any time in its discretion, and upo...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Orange County

    Before confirming the rulings on the below Motions, the court requests Moving Counsel to appear to discuss whether Moving Counsel’s client received notice of the below Motions.
    Motion No. 1:
    Moving Counsel’s (Mac W. Cabal, Michael K. Murray, and Lanak & Hanna, P.C.) Motion to be Relieved as Counsel f...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Orange County

    Ex Parte Application.

    ...
  • Aug 31, 2021 Orange County

    Defendants’ (Indecon Builders, Inc. and Michael Lewis Pulley) Demurrer to Complaint of Plaintiff 2255 East Palmdale LLC, filed on 4-21-21 under ROA No. 14, is CONTINUED to 9-21-21 at 9:00 a.m. in Department W8 to be heard with Defendants’ Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings set for hearing on...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Orange County

    Motion No. 1:
    Defendants’ (Hassan Kashefipour and Zarrinkelk, Kashefipour & Co.) Motion to Strike Portion of Plaintiffs’ First Amended Complaint, filed on 4-27-21 under ROA No. 65, is DENIED as MOOT.
    On 7-14-21, Plaintiffs (Meridian PO Finance LLC and Breakaway Capital Management, LLC) filed a Second...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Orange County

    Plaintiff’s (Deborah Elaine Quintana) Motion to Compel Defendant Garden Grove Unified School District’s Deposition (Motion), filed on 5-3-21 under ROA No. 57, is CONTINUED. (The court will discuss a continuance date with the parties.)
    Defendant’s (Garden Grove Unified School District) Separate Statement...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Walter P. Schwarm

On December 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Orange County, CA

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Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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Dec 27, 2025

On December 16, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Labor and Employment

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Wrongful Termination

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Dec 18, 2025

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Orange County, CA

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Labor and Employment

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Wrongful Termination

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Nov 15, 2025

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Orange County, CA

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Nov 15, 2025

On October 27, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Orange County, CA

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Oct 29, 2025

On October 24, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 26, 2025

On October 2, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Orange County, CA

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Oct 04, 2025

On September 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Orange County, CA

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Sep 25, 2025

On August 20, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Labor and Employment

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Wrongful Termination

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Aug 29, 2025

On August 19, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Aug 19, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Sep 25, 2025

On August 14, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Aug 14, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

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Nov 25, 2025

On August 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Aug 12, 2025

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Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

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Aug 13, 2025

On August 11, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Aug 11, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Labor and Employment

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Wrongful Termination

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Aug 12, 2025

On July 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Jul 22, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

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Jul 24, 2025

On July 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Jul 22, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 11, 2025

On July 16, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Jul 16, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

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Jul 18, 2025

On July 3, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Jul 03, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Slander,Libel,Defamation

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Jul 05, 2025

On June 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Jun 25, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

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Jun 27, 2025

On June 13, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Jun 13, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Labor and Employment

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Wrongful Termination

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Jun 15, 2025

On June 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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Jun 12, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Labor and Employment

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Wrongful Termination

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Jun 13, 2025

On May 27, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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May 27, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 18, 2025

On May 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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May 21, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 11, 2025

On May 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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May 12, 2025

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

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May 14, 2025

On May 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Walter P. Schwarm presiding.

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May 12, 2025

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 11, 2025