Judge Gordon S. Baranco: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Alameda County Superior Court, Department retired

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

Biography

The Hon. Gordon S. Baranco (Ret.) served as a judge for the Alameda County Superior Court in California. Baranco was initially appointed to the Oakland Piedmont Emeryville Municipal Court by former Governor Jerry Brown in 1980. Four years later, he was elevated to the Superior Court, a position to which he was appointed by former Governor George Deukmejian.

Baranco retired from the bench on December 31, 2016, and joined the Assigned Judges Program of California.

Over the course of his judicial career, Baranco was instrumental in establishing the Alameda County Homeless and Caring Court, which provides an alternative to the traditional criminal justice court system for the unhoused. He was also the founding judge of the Alameda County Parolee Reentry Court.

Prior to his appointment, Baranco served as Assistant City Attorney in the Office of the Oakland City Attorney. Before that, he was the managing attorney for the San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation and a deputy district attorney in the San Francisco County District Attorney’s Office.

Baranco earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Davis in 1969. He then completed a J.D. at the University of California, Davis School of Law in 1972.

His memberships have included the American Bar Association Commission on Homelessness and Poverty, the Fred Finch Youth Center Board, and the Board of State and Community Corrections. He also sat on the California Judicial Council Access and Fairness Committee (Vice-Chair), the Collaborative Justice Courts Committee, and the Task Force for Collaboration on Mental Health Issues.

He is a recipient of the Benjamin Aranda III Access to Justice Award from the California Commission on Access to Justice, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Charles Houston Bar Association, the Sara J. Harper Humanitarian Award from the National Bar Association, and the Distinguished Judicial Service Award from the Alameda County Bar Association.

Born and raised in Oakland, California, Baranco attended Oakland High School, where he played basketball. He has been married to Barbara Gee, a retired school administrator.

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The People of the State of Ca In Re: $3,225.00 US currency,

On February 19, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Feb 19, 2019

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Jun 27, 2019

Midland Funding LLC VS Varela

On January 4, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Jan 04, 2019

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Sep 15, 2019

Midland Funding LLC VS Taylor

On January 4, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Jan 04, 2019

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Mar 02, 2020

Lau VS Thinktank Learning Inc.

On December 13, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Dec 13, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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May 10, 2020

Lobel Financial Corp., a California Corporation VS Nomellini

On December 5, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Dec 05, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Oct 02, 2019

Lobel Financial Corp., a California Corporatio VS Valenzuela

On December 5, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Dec 05, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Oct 18, 2020

Lobel Financial Corp. VS Williams

On November 14, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Nov 14, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Sep 29, 2019

Rocha VS ABD Logistics Group LLC

On November 13, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Nov 13, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Sep 26, 2019

Lobel Financial Corp. VS Ward

On September 27, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Sep 27, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Nov 03, 2019

Villalobos Munoz VS Luque

On September 17, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Sep 17, 2018

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Oct 09, 2018

Barillas VS Natias Ocampo

On September 17, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Sep 17, 2018

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Dismissal

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Oct 09, 2018

The People of the State of California In Re: $1,408.00 Cash

On September 17, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Sep 17, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Feb 28, 2019

Staples VS Staples

On September 17, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Sep 17, 2018

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Dismissal

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Oct 09, 2018

Garcia VS Lopez Vasquez

On September 17, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Sep 17, 2018

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Oct 09, 2018

Villalobos Munoz VS Luque

On September 17, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Sep 17, 2018

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Oct 09, 2018

Gallaread VS Grootboom

On August 29, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Aug 29, 2018

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Oct 09, 2018

Autrand VS Belthron

On August 28, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Aug 28, 2018

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Dismissal

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Oct 09, 2018

Autrand VS Belthran

On August 28, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Aug 28, 2018

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Dismissal

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Oct 09, 2018

Midland Funding, LLC VS McFadden

On August 27, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Aug 27, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Sep 15, 2019

Creditors Bureau USA VS Parks

On August 16, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Aug 16, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Jun 24, 2020

Crown Asset Management, LLC VS Thomas

On August 16, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Aug 16, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Sep 11, 2019

Lobel Financial corp VS Alberty

On June 8, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Jun 08, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Oct 02, 2019

Lobel Financial Corp VS Salazar

On May 4, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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May 04, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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May 26, 2020

Crown Asset Management, LLC. VS Gastelum

On April 13, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Gordon S. Baranco presiding.

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Apr 13, 2018

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Oct 14, 2019

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About

Gordon S. Baranco
Current Appointment Alameda County Superior Court, Retired	Alameda County Superior Court, Retired
Education J.D., University of California, Davis School of Law - 1972 B.A., University of California, Davis - 1969	J.D., University of California, Davis School of Law - 1972 B.A., University of California, Davis - 1969

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Court Info

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Current Court:	CA - Alameda County Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Superior Court of California	Alameda County, California
Judge	Oakland Piedmont Emeryville Municipal Court	Alameda County, California
Assistant City Attorney	Office of the Oakland City Attorney	Alameda County, California
Managing Attorney	San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation	San Francisco County, California
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	San Francisco County, California