Judge Janice M. Williams: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Solano County Superior Court, Department 25, Courtroom 202

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Janice M. Williams is a judge for the Solano County Superior Court in California[1]. Williams was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 3, 2021, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Robert C. Fracchia[2].

Since joining the bench, Williams has presided over criminal matters[1][3].

Educational background

Williams earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley. At New College of California School of Law in San Francisco, she completed a J.D.

Career history

After law school, Williams worked as a sole practitioner (1991 to 1993). In 1993, she became the contracted program director of the Family Violence Unit at the San Francisco County District Attorney's Office. In 1994, Williams joined the Solano County District Attorney's Office as a deputy district attorney. During that tenure, her prosecutions included misdemeanor, juvenile, general felony, and family protection cases. She also supervised the Financial Crimes Team.

Personal life

Before taking the bench, Williams was a resident of Vacaville, California. She attended St. Vincent's Elementary School, St. Vincent's High School, and Vallejo High School.

Williams is registered as a Democrat[2].

References

[1] Solano County Superior Court — Judicial Directory
[2] Governor of California Press Release (September 3, 2021)
[3] Solano County Superior Court — Criminal Court Setting Guide

Recent Cases by Hon. Janice M. Williams

FFL162019 - ABAD, MARIA VS BENSINGER, AUSTIN (DMS)

On November 8, 2022 d - dissolution without kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Nov 09, 2022

FFL162008 - MACEDONIO, JUAN VS. MEJIA, ADELA (DMS)

On November 7, 2022 d - dissolution without kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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FFL162000 - SIEGELE, SABRINA VS MATTHEW (DMS)

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Nov 08, 2022

FFL161999 - BETANZOS, JANET VS. BASILIO, JESUS B (DMS)

On November 4, 2022 dw - dissolution with kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Nov 05, 2022

FFL161989 - PARKAY, DESTIN vs. PARKAY-VENTURA, BRISA A. (DMS)

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Nov 05, 2022

FFL161987 - CUSTER, JUSTIN V. RIVERA, KINDRA (DMS)

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Nov 05, 2022

FFL161975 - DOUGHERTY, VANESSA VS. OWEN (DMS)

On November 3, 2022 lw - legal separation with kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Nov 03, 2022

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Nov 04, 2022

FFL161976 - YOUNG, JAMES MADISON v. AMELIA RACHEL (DMS)

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Nov 04, 2022

FFL161974 - HYDE, NATALIE VS GOPAR, SALVADOR (DMS)

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Nov 04, 2022

FFL161960 - WATSON, PRISCA vs. SELLS, BRIAN (DMS)

On November 2, 2022 d - dissolution without kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Nov 02, 2022

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Nov 03, 2022

FFL161962 - PASION, CHRISTINA M VS. PERCIVAL Z (DMS)

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Nov 03, 2022

FFL161934 - GUZMAN CORTES, MARIA v ALEJANDRE, JOAN (DMS)

On October 28, 2022 dw - dissolution with kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Oct 29, 2022

FFL161904 - JIMENEZ, JOSE VS DELGADILLO, MARIA (DMS)

On October 27, 2022 dw - dissolution with kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Oct 29, 2022

FFL161918 - LUNA, SINTHYA MARITZA VS. RAMIRO (DMS)

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Oct 28, 2022

FFL161905 - MILLER, KIMBERLY J VS. GARY A (DMS)

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Oct 28, 2022

FFL161880 - MEDINA, RUBBEN VS SONIA (DMS)

On October 25, 2022 dw - dissolution with kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Oct 27, 2022

FFL161877 - FEJERAN, EMILY VS. ANTONIO (DMS)

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Oct 25, 2022

FFL161868 - RANGEL, WENDY vs. ALFONSO (DMS)

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Oct 25, 2022

FFL161875 - DAVIS, SHAYONNA VS. DAWN (DMS)

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Oct 25, 2022

FFL161852 - MONTES-SEBASTIAN, IVAN v MONTES, HAYDEE (DMS)

On October 21, 2022 d - dissolution without kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Oct 22, 2022

FFL161857 - LE, DANA HONG vs. KURTIS WAYNE (DMS)

On October 21, 2022 a sd - summary dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Oct 21, 2022

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Oct 22, 2022

FFL161840 - WHITE, NAKISHA v JOESHAWNE (DMS)

On October 20, 2022 dw - dissolution with kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Oct 20, 2022

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Oct 21, 2022

FFL161829 - BAKER, WILLIAM VS WENDY (DMS)

On October 19, 2022 d - dissolution without kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Oct 19, 2022

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Oct 20, 2022

FFL161817 - ZUGHBABA, LINA VS IBRAHIM (DMS)

On October 18, 2022 d - dissolution without kids case was filed in the jurisdiction of Solano County. Judge Janice M. Williams presiding.

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Oct 18, 2022

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About

Janice M. Williams
Current Appointment Solano County Superior Court, Department 25, Courtroom 202	Solano County Superior Court, Department 25, Courtroom 202
Education J.D., New College of California School of Law Bachelor's degree, University of California, Berkeley	J.D., New College of California School of Law Bachelor's degree, University of California, Berkeley

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Solano County Superior Court
Judicial Assistant:	+1 (707) 207-7325
Hearing Scheduling:	+1 (707) 207-7340

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Superior Court of California	Solano County, California
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Solano County, California
Contracted Program Director	Office of the District Attorney	San Francisco County, California
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	None