Judge Thadd A. Blizzard Jr.

Judge Thadd A. Blizzard Jr. serves on the Sacramento County Superior Court, assigned to Department 43 in the civil division at the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse. He assumed office in 2009 and received an appointment from Governor Brown effective January 1, 2017. His tenure spans well over a decade on the civil bench, placing him among the more experienced civil judges in Sacramento County Superior Court. The available data is limited to biographical and appointment records. No ruling analyses, attorney observations, or ingested content are available at this time. As a result, this profile reflects only what is directly established by court records: his department assignment, his court, his start date, and his appointing authority. Attorneys should treat this profile as a starting-point reference and supplement it with direct research into Department 43 docket records and local rule compliance before any appearance.

Because no ruling analyses or attorney observations are available, attorneys cannot rely on this profile for behavioral or stylistic guidance specific to Judge Blizzard's courtroom preferences. The foundational preparation strategy should center on strict compliance with Sacramento County Superior Court Local Rules and the standing orders applicable to Department 43 in the civil division. Attorneys should obtain and review any publicly posted Department 43 standing orders directly from the court's website or clerk's office before filing or appearing. Given Judge Blizzard's assignment to the civil division and his tenure beginning in 2009, he has presided over a broad range of civil matters for an extended period. Attorneys should research recent Department 43 tentative rulings posted on the Sacramento Superior Court's online system, as these provide the most direct available window into his current analytical approach and procedural expectations. Direct review of those tentative rulings is the most reliable preparation tool available given the current data limitations.

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  Review Department 43 Standing Orders

  Obtain and read all standing orders posted for Department 43 on the Sacramento Superior Court website or through the clerk's office. These orders govern filing deadlines, motion formatting, and hearing procedures specific to this department.

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  Research Department 43 Tentative Rulings

  Sacramento Superior Court posts tentative rulings online. Reviewing recent Department 43 tentative rulings is the most direct available method for understanding Judge Blizzard's current analytical approach and reasoning style.

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  Confirm Current Department Assignment

  Verify with the clerk's office that Judge Blizzard remains assigned to Department 43 at the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse before filing any documents or scheduling appearances.

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  Review Sacramento County Local Rules

  Ensure full compliance with Sacramento County Superior Court Local Rules applicable to civil matters, as these govern motion practice, meet-and-confer requirements, and courtroom conduct across all civil departments.

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  Consult Attorneys with Recent Department 43 Experience

  Seek out colleagues or local Sacramento practitioners who have recently appeared before Judge Blizzard to gather firsthand observations not captured in this profile.

• ›Comply strictly with Sacramento County Superior Court Local Rules and any Department 43 standing orders, as these are the governing procedural frameworks for this courtroom.
• ›Arrive prepared to address tentative rulings if the court has issued one prior to the hearing, as Sacramento Superior Court uses a tentative ruling system for civil motions.
• ›Confirm hearing procedures and any check-in requirements with the Department 43 clerk in advance of your appearance, particularly for complex civil matters.