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Alameda County Judge Tamiza Hockenhull Stone’s Messy Mishandling of Abuse Cases

Alameda County Judge Tamiza Hockenhull Stone’s Messy Mishandling of Abuse Cases

We’ve written about her here, but it turns out that Judge Hockenhull-Stone engages in a reckless pattern of mishandling abuse cases. In a pivotal ruling that underscores the protections afforded to California’s elderly under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act, the First District Court of Appeal reversed Tamiza Hockenhull-Stone’s denial of an […]

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Why Did Judge Tamiza Hockenhull Rush The Respondent’s Case in a DVRO Trial?

One of the most significant challenges in family law arises when family law judges preside over quasi-criminal issues like Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs). DVRO cases, compounded by scarce judicial oversight, the infrequency of appeals, and the trauma potentially violent and dangerous situations, sets the stage for catastrophic outcomes. Judges, perhaps inadvertently or due to […]

Filed Under: Alameda County Judges, Tamiza Hockenhull Stone

The Problem With Issuing Mutual Domestic Violence Restraining Orders – Alameda County Judge Keith Fong

Case Background Jane and John are unmarried partners who were previously in a romantic relationship. Jane was allegedly physically struck, with a closed fist, and threatened with a gun by John. John wielded an unregistered, unlicensed firearm and discharged the gun in the residence, but did not fire it directly at Jane. Jane filed a […]

Filed Under: Alameda County Judges, DVRO Cases

Filing a Judicial Complaint: A Focused Approach on Facts and Law

1. Filing a Complaint with the Presiding Judge: If you believe that the judge overseeing your case has acted in a manner that violates judicial standards, you can file a complaint with the presiding judge of the court. This step involves formally outlining the issues encountered, focusing on specific incidents or behaviors that demonstrate the […]

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Understanding the Sensitivity and Complexity of Family Law and Domestic Violence Cases

Family law and domestic violence are particularly sensitive areas within the legal system for several profound reasons. 1. The Personal Nature of Cases: Family law deals with deeply personal aspects of individuals’ lives, including relationships, children, and personal safety. These cases often involve emotionally charged situations that can have long-lasting effects on everyone involved, particularly […]

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  • Alameda County Judge Tamiza Hockenhull Stone’s Messy Mishandling of Abuse Cases
  • Why Did Judge Tamiza Hockenhull Rush The Respondent’s Case in a DVRO Trial?
  • The Problem With Issuing Mutual Domestic Violence Restraining Orders – Alameda County Judge Keith Fong
  • Filing a Judicial Complaint: A Focused Approach on Facts and Law
  • Understanding the Sensitivity and Complexity of Family Law and Domestic Violence Cases

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Judicial Council of California Benchguide: Handling Cases Involving Self-Represented Litigants

Judicial Council of California Benchguide: Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

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