Judge Glenn M. Holley

Judge Glenn M. Holley was appointed to the Placer County Superior Court by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 12, 2024, making him one of the newer members of the bench at the Santucci Justice Center. He received his legal education from Western State University College of Law. No disciplinary records exist with the California Commission on Judicial Performance. Because Judge Holley was appointed in early 2024, he brings a fresh perspective to the bench with no accumulated public record of ruling patterns, published opinions, or documented courtroom tendencies available for analysis at this time. Attorneys appearing before Judge Holley are operating with limited predictive data, which itself is a material consideration in case strategy and hearing preparation. The absence of any disciplinary history is a factual positive, indicating no formal complaints or sanctions have been recorded against him since his appointment.

Given the absence of ruling analyses, attorney observations, or ingested content, attorneys cannot rely on established behavioral patterns to calibrate their approach. The prudent course is to treat every appearance before Judge Holley as a first impression and to adhere strictly to procedural fundamentals, clear legal citation, and well-organized written submissions. As a newly appointed judge, Judge Holley has had limited time to develop publicly observable tendencies, so attorneys should not assume familiarity with local informal practices and should instead rely on the formal rules of the Placer County Superior Court and the California Rules of Court. Attorneys should also be prepared for a judge who is still developing courtroom rhythms. Clear, concise oral argument grounded in the record and supported by precise statutory and case law citations is the safest baseline approach when no behavioral data exists to inform a more tailored strategy.

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  Review Placer County Superior Court Local Rules

  With no judge-specific behavioral data available, strict compliance with Placer County Superior Court local rules and standing orders is the most reliable preparation strategy. Confirm current local rules directly with the court clerk before any appearance.

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  Prepare Thorough Written Submissions

  In the absence of data indicating Judge Holley's preference for oral versus written argument, submit comprehensive, well-cited written briefs that can stand independently. Do not rely on oral argument to fill gaps in written submissions.

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  Confirm Courtroom Procedures Directly with Clerk

  Contact the Santucci Justice Center clerk's office to confirm Judge Holley's current courtroom procedures, scheduling preferences, and any standing orders he has issued since his March 2024 appointment.

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  Monitor Emerging Public Records and Opinions

  As Judge Holley's tenure grows, new rulings and attorney observations will become available. Attorneys with future appearances should actively monitor Trellis, CourtListener, and Placer County court records for newly published decisions.

• ›Adhere strictly to the California Rules of Court and Placer County local rules, as no data exists to suggest any informal exceptions are tolerated.
• ›Treat every appearance as a formal introduction — Judge Holley has been on the bench since March 2024 and has not yet developed a widely documented courtroom style.
• ›Arrive prepared with precise statutory and case law citations; do not rely on general arguments or informal familiarity with the court.