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Judge Janene Beronio

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    Judge Janene Beronio Profile

    Appointed By or Elected and Sworn in:

    • Elected on June 3, 2014, after securing over 50% of the vote with three opponents
    • Sworn in on January 2, 2015, and her term began on January 3, 2015

    Judicial Assignments:

    • Family (2024-present)
    • Juvenile (2020 - 2023)
    • Criminal (2015-2019)
    • Commissioner at Yolo Superior Court (1989-2014)
      • Criminal (2007-2014)
      • Adult & Juvenile Traffic (1989-2006)
      • Small Claims & Unlawful Detainers (1989-1992 & 1999-2006)
      • Juvenile Dependency and Delinquency (1993-1998)

    Court Administrative Services:

    • Supervising Judge of the Family Division (2024-present)
    • Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court (2020-2023)
    • Supervising Judge of the Criminal Division (2016-2019)
    • Criminal Justice Cabinet (2016)
    • Assistant Supervising Judge, Criminal Division (2015)
    • Pre-Trial Release Pilot Committee (2010-2014)
    • Calendar Committee

    Professional Affiliations:

    • Board of Directors, California Traffic Safety Institute (1993-present)

    Pre-Judicial Experience:

    • Deputy District Attorney, Yolo County District Attorney’s Office (1980-1989)
      • Felony Trial Team
      • Supervisor, Davis Office
      • Supervisor, Broderick Office
      • Representative to the Yolo County Rape Crises Center
    • Staff Attorney, System for the Electronic Analysis and Retrieval of Criminal History Records (1978-1980)

    Academic Credentials:

    • Juris Doctorate from University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law (1978)
    • Bachelors of Arts in Administration and Accounting from Loma Linda University (1971)