Judge Gina Dashman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Contra Costa County Superior Court, Department - 2, Courtroom 229

California Bar #: 124990 (December 1986)

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Gina Dashman is a judge for the Contra Costa County Superior Court in California. Dashman was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom on May 19, 2023, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Anita Santos[1].

Before becoming a judge, Dashman served as a court commissioner on the same court from 2020 to 2023[2]. Her docket there included traffic, unlawful detainer, small claims, and restraining-order matters, and she sat in both Pittsburg and Martinez. As of May 2024, her assignment was in criminal law[3].

Educational background

Dashman earned a B.A. in social science from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1983. During part of her senior year in Cape Town, South Africa, she researched the local Jewish community and the conditions it faced under apartheid. At The George Washington University Law School, she completed a J.D. in 1986. She was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 1986).

Career history

After graduating from law school, Dashman began her legal career as an associate at Epstein, Becker & Green (1986 to 1988). She then practiced at Buresh, Kaplan, Jang & Feller (1988 to 2002), first as an associate and later as a partner.

Following that role, Dashman was of counsel at Stein, Rudser, Cohen & Magid (2002 to 2009). Dashman expanded her practice to include mediation in 2003, handling court-referred and private disputes involving real estate, personal injury, contracts, and partnerships. In 2009, she joined Haapala, Thompson & Abern LLP as an associate, focusing on civil litigation, including real estate, landlord-tenant, personal injury, and insurance defense matters[3]. She later became an equity partner at the firm. Alongside private practice, she served as a pro tem judge, settlement mentor, and discovery facilitator in Contra Costa County[3].

Professional service included serving as treasurer of the Contra Costa County Bar Association Women's Section (2013 to 2015)[3]. She then served on the board of governors of California Women Lawyers (2016 to 2018), where she was program chair for the So You Wanna Be a Judge program[3]. From 2018 to 2020, she sat on the board of directors of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, and from 2018 to 2019 she was president of Women Lawyers of Alameda County[3]. She later co-founded the Bay Area Women Lawyers Retreat (2019 to 2021)[3]. Martindale-Hubbell accorded her an AV Preeminent rating.

Personal life

Dashman was born in Manhattan, New York, and was raised in Teaneck, New Jersey. Her years at the University of California, Berkeley, preceded her permanent move to California after law school. She and her husband have raised two children.

Outside the courtroom, her interests have included travel, local restaurants, concerts, exercise, and time with family and friends. Her mediation background has informed a settlement-oriented approach[3]. In discussing her work, Dashman described judicial service as an honor[3]. She said she welcomed the opportunity to develop further expertise in criminal law after a civil practice[3].

Dashman is registered as a Democrat[3].

References

[1] Alameda County Bar Association — News From the Court (Week of May 21, 2023)
[2] Contra Costa Herald — Orinda Attorney Gina Dashman Appointed Contra Costa Superior Court Commissioner
[3] Contra Costa County Bar Association — Gina Dashman, Dept. 57

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YADIRA MEJIA MARTINEZ vs. YILBER SEQUEIRA SEQUIERA

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Joshua Russell vs. Lindsey Edwards

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PAUL MOFFETT vs. TRINA MOFFETT

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JULIE ZITO vs. SHAUN ZITO

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JILL BEYER vs. DAVID BEYER

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SHIRLEY SMITH vs. LEROY HANNAM

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ALMA LLAMAS vs. FERNANDO ROMERO

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Jason Bondoux vs. Mary Bondoux

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VY NGO vs. HUNG NGUYEN

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CRYSTAL PEACOCK vs. RAYMOND PEACOCK, II

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CORTNEY GARCIA vs. ALFONSO GARCIA

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Gary Partin vs. Maria Partin

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Martha Perez vs. Christopher Perez

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BRESHAWN CLARK vs. ANGEL BRITTON

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MARIAH GIL vs. RICARDO FUENTES

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About

Gina Dashman
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Contra Costa County Superior Court, Department - 2, Courtroom 229	Contra Costa County Superior Court, Department - 2, Courtroom 229
Education J.D., The George Washington University Law School - 1986 B.A., University of California, Berkeley - 1983	J.D., The George Washington University Law School - 1986 B.A., University of California, Berkeley - 1983
Official Website www.cc-courts.org	www.cc-courts.org

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Current Court:	CA - Contra Costa County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (925) 608-1102

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Buresh, Kaplan, Jang & Feller	Alameda County, California
Partner	Buresh, Kaplan, Jang & Feller	Alameda County, California
Of Counsel	Stein, Rudser, Cohen & Magid	Alameda County, California
Associate	Haapala, Thompson & Abern LLP	Alameda County, California
Equity Partner	Haapala, Thompson & Abern LLP	Alameda County, California
Commissioner	Contra Costa County Superior Court	Contra Costa County, California
Judge	Contra Costa County Superior Court	Contra Costa County, California
Associate	Epstein, Becker & Green	None