Judge Raquel A. Márquez: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Riverside County Superior Court, Department S303

CA Bar #: 156214 (December 1991)

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

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Raquel A. Márquez is a judge for the Riverside County Superior Court in California. Márquez was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on December 27, 2011, filling the vacancy created by the elevation of the Hon. Carol D. Codrington to the Court of Appeal[1].

On the bench, Márquez served as presiding judge of the Appellate Division from 2016 to 2020[2]. She has also taught other judges and commissioners through the California Judicial Mentoring Program[2].

Educational background

Márquez earned a B.S. from Santa Clara University in 1988[3]. At the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, she completed a J.D. in 1991[1]. She was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 1991).

Career history

After completing law school, Márquez joined the Riverside County District Attorney's Office in 1991 as a deputy district attorney. Her work there included felony and misdemeanor prosecutions and service in the office's Writs and Appeals Unit. In that assignment, Márquez handled writs and appeals in the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, the California Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Riverside County Superior Court. Following that role, she worked with the Southwest Corridor Narcotics Task Force on cases involving methamphetamine production. Her work also took her to the Complaints Unit and the Juvenile Division. In 2011, the office promoted her to senior deputy district attorney, a role she held before joining the bench[1].

She was named Woman of the Year by the Riverside County Commission for Women and Person of the Year by Riverside and San Bernardino Catholic Charities. In 2019, the Southwest Riverside County Bar Association gave her its Judicial Officer of the Year Award[4].

Personal life

Márquez is a first-generation Californian. Her parents immigrated from Mexico and opened a restaurant in Sacramento. She became the first Latina judge in the history of the Riverside County Superior Court[1].

Outside the courtroom, she volunteered as a mock trial coach at local high schools and provided pro bono work in her community. Her husband is also a first-generation Californian, and his family immigrated from Switzerland. Márquez and her husband are parents of three sons.

Márquez is registered as a Democrat[2].

References

[1] Governor of California Press Release (December 27, 2011)
[2] Ballotpedia — Raquel A. Márquez
[3] Santa Clara University Magazine — Class Note
[4] Riverside Lawyer Magazine (December 2020)

Recent Cases by Hon. Raquel A. Márquez

MERCEDES-BENZ FINANCIAL SERVICES USA LLC vs CARTER

On September 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Raquel A. Márquez presiding.

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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. vs AIR MAX HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.

On September 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Raquel A. Márquez presiding.

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FERNANDEZ vs SEKISUI HOUSE

On September 1, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Raquel A. Márquez presiding.

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SUMMERFIELD TEMECULA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION vs MCLEOD

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BRITTON vs CHRISTOPHER E. RONCONE, D.D.S., M.S.

On August 31, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Raquel A. Márquez presiding.

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RUIZ vs PONTE VINEYARD INN, LLC

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NEWHOUSE vs MACY’S RETAIL HOLDINGS, LLC

On August 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Raquel A. Márquez presiding.

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RIVETTE vs CALIFORNIA UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPEALS BOARD

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TOMAS vs VELARDE

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ODK CAPITAL LLC vs HYDROCURRENT WELL SERVICES LLC

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MORALES-LOPEZ vs MERRICK

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SMS FINANCIAL RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC vs PROJECT Z

On August 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Raquel A. Márquez presiding.

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PINALES vs LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC

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GESELL vs REALTY MASTERS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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LAROSSA vs DIAMOND BROTHERS SIX PARTNERSHIP

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ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY A/S/O RAUL MENDEZ vs CRUZ

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MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY A/S/O GILDA MOLINAR vs FLORES

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KIM UFER, TRUSTEE OF THE UFER LIVING TRUST DATED MARCH 29, 2017 vs JUNG

On August 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Raquel A. Márquez presiding.

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ANDERSON vs 2018-4 IH BORROWER LP

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CALIFORNIA RANCH COMPANY LLC vs DIEKOW

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JONES vs HAMPTON INN & SUITES

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GIBSON vs DOUBLE D PIPELINE, INC.

On August 18, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Raquel A. Márquez presiding.

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ESTRADA vs DOUBLE D PIPELINE, INC.

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CREDITORS ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, INC., vs INLAND SAFE & MACHINERY MOVING, INC.

On August 18, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Raquel A. Márquez presiding.

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About

Raquel A. Márquez
Current Appointment Riverside County Superior Court, Department S303	Riverside County Superior Court, Department S303
Education B.S., Santa Clara University J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law	B.S., Santa Clara University J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Riverside County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (951) 704-7566

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Senior Deputy District Attorney	Riverside County District Attorney's Office	Riverside County, California
Deputy District Attorney	Riverside County District Attorney's Office	Riverside County, California