Judge Alan K. Cassidy: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Stanislaus County Superior Court, Department 11

CA Bar #: 144990 (December 1989)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Alan K. Cassidy is a judge for the Stanislaus County Superior Court in California[1]. Cassidy was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on December 24, 2014, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Susan D. Siefkin[2].

While on the bench, Cassidy's assignments have included family law matters at the Main Courthouse. He has also served as supervising judge of the Family Law Division[3].

Educational background

Cassidy earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Irvine, in 1985. He went on to complete a J.D. at Southwestern Law School. Cassidy was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 1989).

Career history

After law school, Cassidy began his legal career as a deputy district attorney with the Orange County District Attorney's Office (1990 to 1991). He then moved into private practice as an associate at Grisez, Orenstein & Hertle (1991 to 1994), in Stanislaus County, California. From there, Cassidy continued as an associate at Perry & Wildman (1994 to 1998).

Returning to public service in 1998, Cassidy joined the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office as a senior deputy district attorney (1998 to 2008). Ten years later, he became chief deputy district attorney (2008 to 2014) and remained in that role until joining the bench.

Personal life

Outside the courtroom, Cassidy chaired the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council of Stanislaus County[4]. Cassidy is registered as a Democrat[1].

References

[1] Ballotpedia — Alan K. Cassidy
[2] Governor of California Press Release (December 24, 2014)
[3] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile
[4] Stanislaus County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Report

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MIRANDA, ALICIA NICOLE vs LAVERS, ROBERT

On July 6, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Alan K. Cassidy presiding.

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MILLER, JESSELAIN LACY vs RODRIGUES, PAUL

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STEPHENS, MAUREEN ELIZABETH vs STEPHENS, ROBERT D, Jr

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Aug 29, 2023

RAMIREZ, ITZEL N. QUEZADA vs MACIEL, JUAN ARTURO, Jr

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NAYYAR, DEVIKA vs NAYYAR, NEEL K

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HERNANDEZ, NELY ANACLETO vs ROSAS, MARFELIO

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Jul 22, 2021

VALENCIA, MELISSA vs GUIZAR, JOSE A, Sr

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ORTIZ, SUMMER ANN vs BONDS, KELE

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BENNETT, VANESSA vs ZARAGOZA, BRANDON

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Jun 25, 2021

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Jul 21, 2021

VAN DUYN, DEVYN vs VAN DUYN, REID

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SANCHEZ, JULIAN vs BOWERS, ALEXANDRA

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Jul 16, 2021

TORRES, NAYELI YAZMIN vs ESTRADA, SERGIO ENRIQUE

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Jul 20, 2021

ZARAGOZA, BRANDON MOISES vs BENNETT, VANESSA MARIE

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Jun 05, 2025

RICO, MARISOL vs GARCIA, MARCO

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Jul 20, 2021

MARTINEZ, VANESSA GARCIA vs GUILLEN, JULIAN PEDRO, Jr

On June 21, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Alan K. Cassidy presiding.

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Jun 21, 2021

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Mar 18, 2025

GOIBURN, TIFFANY vs GOIBURN, TIM

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Jul 14, 2021

CARBAJAL, JOSE vs BENETIZ, NORA

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SANCHEZ, SARAH vs SANCHEZ, ANGEL

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Jul 09, 2021

HORNE, CHRISTYN NYCOLE vs WARREN, ALAJUWON RICARDO

On June 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Alan K. Cassidy presiding.

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MORENO, JAZMIN JAMIELYN vs ARAIZA, RAMIRO MORA

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Jul 23, 2021

GONZALEZ, MIGUEL vs REYGOSA, REGINA

On June 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Alan K. Cassidy presiding.

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Jun 10, 2021

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Jul 15, 2021

VILLASENOR, ANABEL vs ANTONIO, ROSALIO ALEXIS

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ESTRADA, RACHEL vs ESTRADA, DAVID MICHAEL

On June 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Alan K. Cassidy presiding.

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JACOB, NADIA ISHA vs JACOB, GEORGE ISAAC

On June 7, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Stanislaus County. Judge Alan K. Cassidy presiding.

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Jun 07, 2021

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About

Alan K. Cassidy
Current Appointment Stanislaus County Superior Court, Department 11	Stanislaus County Superior Court, Department 11
Education J.D., Southwestern Law School B.A., University of California, Irvine - 1985	J.D., Southwestern Law School B.A., University of California, Irvine - 1985

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Stanislaus County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (209) 530-3100 x8 x3 x2 x1
Family Law Department:	+1 (209) 530-3100 x6

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Chief Deputy District Attorney	Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office	Stanislaus County, California
Senior Deputy District Attorney	Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office	Stanislaus County, California
Associate	Perry and Wildman	None
Associate	Grisez, Orenstein and Hertle	Stanislaus County, California
Deputy District Attorney	Orange County District Attorney’s Office	Orange County, California