Judge Carol S. Brosnahan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 38993 (December 1966)

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

Biography

The Hon. Carol S. Brosnahan is a judge for the Alameda County Superior Court in California. She was originally appointed to the Alameda County Municipal Court by former Governor Jerry Brown in 1979. She was subsequently elevated to the Superior Court as a result of the court's unification.


Judge Brosnahan received her B.A. from Wellesley College. She went on to earn her LL.B. from Harvard Law School in 1959. At a time in history when women were just being admitted into Harvard Law, Brosnahan was one of only nine other women attending the law school. Another attendee at the time was the Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Harvard Law School 1959).


In 2009, the Behavioral Health Court was convened at the John George Psychiatric Pavilion, and Judge Brosnahan presided there since its inception. While on the Berkeley Municipal Court, Judge Brosnahan (who was the presiding judge at the time) and two other judges, disqualified themselves from hearing a case in 1985 involving demonstrators arrested at a UC Berkeley anti-apartheid protest. The judges based their disqualification on the grounds that because of their strong feelings and sentiment for the victims of the apartheid in South Africa, they could not be impartial in the case.


Some of her accolades have included being named the 2013 Woman Jurist of Distinction by the Women Lawyers of Alameda County in California and the 2017 Rose Bird Memorial Award by the California Women Lawyers.


Judge Brosnahan is married to attorney James J. Brosnahan, who has served as a senior partner at Morrison and Foerster LLP. They share a daughter, the Hon. Amy Brosnahan, who was sworn in as a judge for Minnesota's 10th Judicial District Court in 2014.

Recent Cases by Hon. Carol S. Brosnahan

On May 31, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2013

On May 28, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

May 28, 2013

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2013

On June 11, 2012 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2012

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2012

On July 15, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2011

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2011

On January 28, 2004 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2004

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2021

On January 22, 2004 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Jan 22, 2004

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2021

On January 9, 2004 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2004

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2021

On October 6, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 16, 2021

On September 23, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Elder Abuse

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 17, 2021

On September 16, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2021

On September 3, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2021

On August 27, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Aug 27, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2021

On July 11, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Jul 11, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carol S. Brosnahan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carol S. Brosnahan

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 30, 2021

On July 1, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2003

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 02, 2021

On June 16, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2021

On May 21, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 04, 2021

On May 20, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2003

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 05, 2021

On April 22, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carol S. Brosnahan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carol S. Brosnahan

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 31, 2021

On March 14, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2003

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2021

On March 7, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Mar 07, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carol S. Brosnahan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carol S. Brosnahan

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 20, 2021

On March 6, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carol S. Brosnahan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carol S. Brosnahan

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2021

On February 18, 2003 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

92 Files
Filed

Feb 18, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carol S. Brosnahan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carol S. Brosnahan

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 17, 2022

On February 6, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carol S. Brosnahan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carol S. Brosnahan

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2021

On January 28, 2003 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Carol S. Brosnahan presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2003

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Carol S. Brosnahan Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carol S. Brosnahan

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2021