Judge Monica F. Wiley

Judge Monica F. Wiley has served on the San Francisco Superior Court since her appointment by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in September 2009, giving her over fifteen years of experience on the bench. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and her J.D. from Howard University School of Law. Her current term runs through January 6, 2031, and she secured re-election in 2024 without opposition, as both the primary and general election were canceled following her outright win in the March 5, 2024 primary. Because no ruling analyses, attorney observations, or ingested content are available in the current dataset, no patterns regarding her judicial philosophy, preferred argument styles, or ruling tendencies can be stated with factual support. What the record does confirm is that she is a long-tenured jurist with deep familiarity with San Francisco Superior Court practice, having presided over matters for more than a decade and a half. Attorneys should treat this profile as a starting point and supplement it with direct research into her recent docket and any published orders.

Given the absence of ruling data and attorney observations in this dataset, no evidence-based tactical guidance specific to Judge Wiley's courtroom preferences can be provided at this time. Attorneys preparing to appear before her should conduct independent research into her recent orders and tentative rulings through the San Francisco Superior Court's online docket system, as well as consult colleagues who have appeared before her. What can be noted from the available profile data is that Judge Wiley has presided in San Francisco Superior Court since 2009, meaning she has extensive familiarity with local rules, standing orders, and the procedural expectations of that courthouse. Attorneys should ensure strict compliance with all San Francisco Superior Court local rules and any department-specific standing orders issued by Judge Wiley, as long-tenured judges frequently have well-established procedural expectations.

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  Review Judge Wiley's Department Standing Orders

  Obtain and carefully review any standing orders issued by Judge Wiley's department. Long-tenured judges frequently have detailed procedural requirements that supplement the local rules, and non-compliance is a common source of adverse rulings.

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  Research Recent Docket and Published Orders

  Search the San Francisco Superior Court's online case management system for recent orders and tentative rulings issued by Judge Wiley to identify any discernible patterns in her decision-making before your appearance.

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  Consult Attorneys with Recent Appearances Before Her

  Seek out colleagues or local practitioners who have appeared before Judge Wiley recently. Firsthand accounts of her courtroom demeanor and preferences are the most reliable supplement to the limited data currently available.

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  Ensure Full Compliance with SF Superior Court Local Rules

  Verify that all filings, formatting, and procedural steps comply with the San Francisco Superior Court Local Rules. A judge with 15-plus years on the bench has had extensive opportunity to develop and enforce procedural standards.

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  Prepare Thorough Written Submissions

  In the absence of data indicating Judge Wiley's oral argument preferences, ensure that written submissions are complete and self-contained, as experienced judges often rely heavily on the papers.

• ›Comply strictly with all San Francisco Superior Court local rules and any posted department-specific standing orders, as Judge Wiley has over 15 years of experience enforcing procedural standards.
• ›Arrive prepared with thorough knowledge of your case record; a long-tenured judge expects counsel to be fully conversant with the facts and procedural history without prompting.
• ›Treat the courtroom with the formality appropriate to a judge who has presided since 2009 and has well-established professional expectations.