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Ronald M. Sabraw

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
San Francisco, CA, United States

About

Before entering private practice in 2009, this neutral served as a judge on the Alameda County Superior Court for 20 years, including a significant tenure as the Lead Case Management Judge for the Complex Litigation Department. His judicial career followed 11 years of private practice focused on civil litigation and four years as a Deputy District Attorney. He has presided over and settled thousands of cases involving intricate legal issues and multi-party disputes.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Employment & Labor Energy & Environment Government & Administrative Insurance Intellectual Property Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Judge
2009
Alameda County Superior Court
1989–2009
Lead Case Management Judge
Complex Litigation Department
2000–2009
Presiding Judge
Alameda County Superior Court
Judge
1996–1997
Fremont-Newark-Union City Judicial District
Partner
1987–1988
Sabraw
Fudenna
Sanguinetti & Whitaker
1978–1987
Deputy District Attorney
Alameda County District Attorney's Office
1975–1978

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent lecturer on complex litigation management for the California Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER)
  • Contributor to various legal publications regarding class action procedures and case management
  • Speaker at numerous American Bar Association and State Bar of California conferences on ADR and civil procedure

Positioning Takeaways

This neutral offers a rare depth of expertise in managing complex, multi-party litigation derived from two decades on the bench. His background as a lead complex litigation judge makes him particularly effective for class actions and technical commercial disputes where structured case management is essential.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California

Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
1975
B.A.
University of the Pacific
1972

Distinction

Extensive experience managing the Complex Litigation Department of the Alameda County Superior Court for nearly a decade.

Reputation

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his deep understanding of complex procedural issues and his persistent, fair approach to resolving high-stakes disputes.