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Judge Janene Beronio
ActiveElected, 2015AI-Generated Content
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AI-Generated Profile
Hon. Janene Beronio serves in Department 3 at the woodland. Elected to the bench on 01/05/2015. B.A., Loma Linda University. J.D. 1978, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Pre-bench career: After earning her J.D. in 1978, Beronio worked as a staff attorney with the SEARCH Group, Inc. (a criminal history records organization) from 1978 to 1980. She then joined the Yolo County District Attorney's Office in 1980, working on the felony trial team and supervising branch offices in Davis and Broderick. In 1989, she was appointed the first-ever Yolo County Court Commissioner, a role she held for 25 years before her election to the bench in 2014..
Ruling Tendencies & Style
Janene Beronio serves in Department 3 at the woodland. Janene Beronio attended Loma Linda University and earned their J.D. from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1978. Notable: Elected to the superior court in the June 2014 primary with 53.5% of the vote, taking office January 5, 2015 Appointed as the first Yolo County Court Commissioner in July 1989, serving in that capacity for 25 years Has served in both family law and criminal assignments during her judicial career
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Risk Flags
1 sourceFormer prosecutor — may apply strict scrutiny to criminal defense arguments
Janene Beronio served as a prosecutor. Defense counsel should expect rigorous review of procedural compliance and legal sufficiency.
Review Yolo County Superior Court tentative rulings before each hearing
Yolo County Superior Court publishes tentative rulings online. Check the court website the day before your hearing — appearing without reviewing the tentative is a significant disadvantage.
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Green Lights
1 sourceFamily law focus — best-interests-of-children arguments carry weight
Janene Beronio's family law orientation means arguments centered on stability, welfare, and long-term interests of children will resonate.
Concise, focused oral argument
Janene Beronio values counsel who distill complex issues into clear, focused argument. Avoid repeating your brief — highlight the key disputed issue and watch for signals from the bench.
Professional courtesy toward opposing counsel
Courts notice when counsel treats opposing counsel respectfully and focuses on substance over personal attacks. Professionalism enhances credibility.
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Prep Checklist
1 source- critical
Check tentative ruling on court website
Available the day before the hearing at https://www.yolocourt.org/.
- important
Research Janene Beronio's recent rulings via Trellis.Law
Review recent rulings to understand the judge's current approach before appearing.
- important
Prepare concise oral argument — do not simply repeat your brief
Identify the 1-2 key points most likely to move the court and focus your time on those. Watch for signals from the bench.
- nice
Organize all exhibits and declarations with tabs
Pre-mark all exhibits and have a clean set for the court. Disorganized exhibits slow proceedings.
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Courtroom Etiquette
1 source- ›Arrive at least 10 minutes early
- ›Address the court as 'Your Honor'
- ›Stand when addressing the court unless invited to remain seated
- ›Do not interrupt other counsel or the court
- ›Have all exhibits pre-marked and organized before the hearing
- ›Silence all electronic devices
- ›Cite specific page and line numbers when referencing filed documents
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