Judge Sharon M. Reardon

Judge Sharon M. Reardon serves on the San Francisco Superior Court, having been appointed by Governor Jerry Brown on March 27, 2015. Her initial appointment was to the Los Angeles Superior Court, placing her among a cohort of 12 judges appointed by Governor Brown in that round. Her continued presence on the bench was noted in the Daily Journal as recently as June 2024, confirming active judicial service spanning nearly a decade. Beyond these foundational biographical facts, no ruling analyses, attorney observations, or ingested content are currently available to characterize her judicial philosophy, ruling tendencies, or courtroom management style. Attorneys preparing to appear before Judge Reardon should treat this profile as a starting-point framework and supplement it with direct research into her recent docket activity at the San Francisco Superior Court. Given the absence of ruling data, any characterization of her decision-making patterns would be unsupported, and attorneys are advised to conduct independent due diligence through Trellis, the court's own docket system, and colleagues who have appeared before her.

Because no ruling analyses or attorney observations are available in the current dataset, no evidence-based tactical guidance specific to Judge Reardon's preferences can be offered at this time. Attorneys should research her recent rulings directly through the San Francisco Superior Court's online docket and through legal research platforms that index California superior court decisions. Colleagues who have appeared before her in San Francisco are the most reliable source of current, courtroom-specific intelligence. Standard best practices for San Francisco Superior Court appearances — thorough briefing, strict compliance with local rules, and professional courtroom demeanor — apply until more specific data is available.

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  Research Current Department Assignment

  Confirm Judge Reardon's current department number and case type assignments directly with the San Francisco Superior Court clerk. The source data reflects a prior Los Angeles appointment, and her current assignment details are not specified in available records.

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  Review San Francisco Superior Court Local Rules

  In the absence of judge-specific data, strict compliance with San Francisco Superior Court Local Rules is the baseline requirement. Review all applicable local rules for your case type before filing or appearing.

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  Conduct Independent Docket Research

  Search Judge Reardon's name on Trellis, CourtListener, and the San Francisco Superior Court's public docket to identify recent rulings, tentative ruling patterns, and procedural preferences not yet captured in this profile.

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  Consult Colleagues with Prior Appearances

  Attorneys who have appeared before Judge Reardon in San Francisco are the most current source of courtroom intelligence. Solicit observations on her demeanor, oral argument preferences, and motion practice before your appearance.

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  Review Daily Journal Coverage

  The source data notes Judge Reardon was mentioned in the Daily Journal in June 2024. Locating and reviewing that coverage may provide context about her judicial activity or notable rulings.

• ›Follow all San Francisco Superior Court standing orders and local rules precisely, as no judge-specific exceptions or preferences have been documented in available data.
• ›Arrive prepared with thorough knowledge of your record and briefing, as experienced judges with nearly a decade on the bench typically expect counsel to be fully conversant with case details.
• ›Confirm courtroom-specific check-in procedures and tentative ruling practices with the court clerk in advance of any hearing, as these vary by department.