Judge Emily E. Vasquez (Retired): Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 81374 (October 1978)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Emily E. Vasquez (Ret.) served as a judge for the Sacramento County Superior Court in California. Vasquez was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis in 2001. At the time of her appointment, Judge Vasquez was the first Latina to preside in Sacramento County. She retired on January 26, 2022.


Vasquez attended the University of California, Davis on scholarship, where she graduated with her bachelor's degree in 1974. She went on to earn her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1977.


After graduating from law school, Vasquez joined the California Rural Legal Assistance, where she worked as an attorney for the next four years. She would also work for the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission from 1981 to 1983, and the California Public Relations Board from 1983 to 1985. Vasquez also worked as an assistant public defender for the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office, where she would remain until 1993.


She would then leave the public arena, to join the law firm Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann, and Girard, where she specialized in labor and employment litigation. At the time of her appointment to the bench in 2001, Vasquez was practicing as a partner at the firm.


Vasquez received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Sacramento County Bar Association in 2001.


Born in Mexico, Vasquez immigrated to California with her parents as a child. Her parents came to the States to work as farm laborers, and during her childhood, Vasquez would work in the fields with them.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Emily E. Vasquez

  • Jun 10, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the consolidated hearing set on June 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 32 regarding the unopposed motions of Plaintiffs Silvia Chavez, Jennifer Calloway, Natalie Trejo, Jennifer Altamirano, Lashanti Simmons, Aldrina Perry, Raenetta Graham, and Yuvonda ...

  • Jun 10, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the consolidated hearing set on June 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 32 regarding the unopposed motions of Plaintiffs Silvia Chavez, Jennifer Calloway, Natalie Trejo, Jennifer Altamirano, Lashanti Simmons, Aldrina Perry, Raenetta Graham, and Yuvonda ...

  • Jun 10, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the consolidated hearing set on June 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 32 regarding the unopposed motions of Plaintiffs Silvia Chavez, Jennifer Calloway, Natalie Trejo, Jennifer Altamirano, Lashanti Simmons, Aldrina Perry, Raenetta Graham, and Yuvonda ...

  • Feb 17, 2021 Sacramento County

    Defendant VibrantCare's Motion for Protective Order

    The following is the Court's tentative ruling for the hearing on the motion of defendant Vibrantcare Rehabilitation, Inc. ("Defendant") for a protective order sequencing discovery.

    NOTICE:

    To request oral argument on this matter, y...

  • Dec 14, 2020 Sacramento County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the consolidated hearing set December 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. regarding the unopposed motion of Plaintiffs Silvia Chavez, Jennifer Calloway, Natalie Trejo, Jennifer Altamirano, Lashanti Simmons, Aldrina Perry, Raenetta Graham, and ...

  • Dec 14, 2020 Sacramento County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the consolidated hearing set December 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. regarding the unopposed motion of Plaintiffs Silvia Chavez, Jennifer Calloway, Natalie Trejo, Jennifer Altamirano, Lashanti Simmons, Aldrina Perry, Raenetta Graham, and ...

  • Dec 14, 2020 Sacramento County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the consolidated hearing set December 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. regarding the unopposed motion of Plaintiffs Silvia Chavez, Jennifer Calloway, Natalie Trejo, Jennifer Altamirano, Lashanti Simmons, Aldrina Perry, Raenetta Graham, and ...

  • Oct 15, 2020 Sacramento County

    The parties currently have a case management conference (CMC) scheduled for October 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Dept. 32 of the Superior Court in Sacramento County. The Court notes that Defendant Estenson Logistics, LLC, has filed a motion for summary judgment scheduled to be heard on November 19, 2020 in De...

  • May 26, 2020 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the hearing set for May 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Dept.32 of the Superior Court of California regarding the unopposed motion of Plaintiff Joel Magana ("Plaintiff"), as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated, for final approval of cla...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Continuances of Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Friday, April 3, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters a...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Continuances of Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Thursday, April 2, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Continuances of Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Thursday, April 2, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Continuances of Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Thursday, April 2, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Continuances of Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Friday, April 3, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters a...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Continuances of Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Thursday, April 2, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters...

  • Mar 19, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Continuances of Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Friday, April 3, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters a...

  • Mar 18, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Continuances of Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Friday, April 10, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters ...

  • Mar 18, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Friday, March 20, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters are continued, t...

  • Mar 18, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Friday, March 20, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters are continued, t...

  • Mar 18, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Friday, March 20, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters are continued, t...

  • Mar 18, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Friday, March 20, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters are continued, t...

  • Mar 17, 2020 Sacramento County

    Notice Regarding Complex Civil Cases Scheduled in Dept. 32 of the Sacramento Superior Court on Friday, March 20, 2020

    This Notice is to inform you that due to the Emergency Order issued by the Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court on March 17, 2020 that all civil matters are continued, t...

  • Mar 17, 2020 Sacramento County

    The unopposed motion of Plaintiff Rattana Klinbua ("Plaintiff") for an award of attorney's fees in the amount of $15,030.00 and costs in the amount of $2,180.00 is GRANTED.

    This action involves claims by Plaintiff arising from employment disputes, including the failure to pay minimum and overtime w...

  • Nov 19, 2019 Sacramento County

    Tentative Ruling: Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement The Court issues the following tentative ruling for the hearing set for November 21, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. regarding the unopposed motion of Plaintiff Joel Magana ("Plaintiff"), as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly s...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Emily E. Vasquez

On February 15, 2022 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

92 Files
Filed

Feb 15, 2022

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2025

On February 14, 2022 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

Feb 14, 2022

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Writ of Mandate

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2022

On November 10, 2021 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

Nov 10, 2021

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Writ of Mandate

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2022

On May 28, 2020 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

22 Files
Filed

May 28, 2020

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2025

On May 15, 2020 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

36 Files
Filed

May 15, 2020

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2025

On May 8, 2020 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 05, 2025

On May 6, 2020 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2020

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2022

On May 6, 2020 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2020

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 09, 2020

On March 3, 2020 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

52 Files
Filed

Mar 03, 2020

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 30, 2024

On August 2, 2019 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

265 Files
Filed

Aug 02, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2024

On June 25, 2019 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

88 Files
Filed

Jun 25, 2019

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 03, 2025

On June 20, 2019 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2019

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On June 5, 2019 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2019

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On May 21, 2019 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2019

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On May 14, 2019 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2019

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 11, 2019 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 11, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 05, 2025

On March 27, 2019 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On March 21, 2019 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2019

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On March 7, 2019 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

Mar 07, 2019

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On February 27, 2019 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2019

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2020

On February 19, 2019 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2019

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 25, 2019 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Jan 25, 2019

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2025

On January 7, 2019 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Jan 07, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Superior

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 27, 2025

On December 26, 2018 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Emily E. Vasquez presiding.

Filed

Dec 26, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Emily E. Vasquez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Emily E. Vasquez

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Court Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021