Judge Rebekah B. Evenson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 207825 (June 2000)

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Rebekah B. Evenson is a judge for the Alameda County Superior Court in California[1]. Evenson was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom on April 28, 2020, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Kimberly M. Briggs[2].

Her judicial service has included service as a judge pro tem on the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Seven, from October 15 to December 15, 2023[3].

Educational background

Evenson earned an associate's degree from Bard College at Simon's Rock in 1992. During that period, she worked as a program associate at Human SERVE, conducting research, advocacy, and lobbying in support of the passage and implementation of the National Voter Registration Act in 1993. She then earned a B.A. from Barnard College, Columbia University, in 1994[1]. In 1995, Evenson was also an associate at Project Vote, where she initiated and directed a nationwide election monitoring program for South Africa's local government elections. At Yale Law School, she completed a J.D. in 1999. She was admitted to the State Bar of California (June 2000).

Career history

After graduating from law school, Evenson began her legal career as a law clerk to Betty B. Fletcher of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1999 to 2000). The following year, she became a Skadden Fellow at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (2000 to 2002).

In 2002, Evenson entered private practice as an associate at Altshuler Berzon LLP (2002 to 2008). Her matters there included civil rights, civil liberties, labor law, employment discrimination, environmental law, and human rights cases for public agencies, labor unions, employees, and individuals in state and federal courts[4].

She joined the Prison Law Office as a senior staff attorney in 2008. At that office, Evenson served as co-counsel for the plaintiffs in Brown v. Plata, in which the U.S. Supreme Court ordered California to reduce prison overcrowding[4]. Her work there also included litigation challenging race-based lockdowns and seeking disability access for prisoners[4].

From 2016 to 2020, Evenson served as director of litigation and advocacy at Bay Area Legal Aid.

Personal life

Evenson is registered as a Democrat[1].

References

[1] Ballotpedia — Rebekah Evenson
[2] Governor of California Press Release (April 28, 2020)
[3] SoCal Appellate
[4] 2017 NLADA Conference Speaker Profile

Recent Cases by Hon. Rebekah B. Evenson

On October 19, 2026 a civil unlimited (writ - administrative mandamus) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

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Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited (Writ - Administrative Mandamus)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a civil unlimited (writ - administrative mandamus) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

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Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited (Writ - Administrative Mandamus)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a civil unlimited (other complaint (non-tort/non...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Alameda County

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Alameda County, CA

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Civil Unlimited (Other Complaint (non-tort/non...)

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Oct 20, 2026

On October 16, 2026 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

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Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

On October 16, 2026 a civil unlimited (other employment complaint case) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Alameda County

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Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited (Other Employment Complaint Case)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2026

On October 15, 2026 a civil unlimited (other employment complaint case) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

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Civil Unlimited (Other Employment Complaint Case)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2026

On October 14, 2026 a civil unlimited (wrongful eviction case) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

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Civil Unlimited (Wrongful Eviction Case)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

On October 14, 2026 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

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Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

On October 13, 2026 a civil unlimited (breach of rental/lease contra...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

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Civil Unlimited (Breach of Rental/Lease Contra...)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2026

On October 13, 2026 a civil unlimited (other employment complaint case) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited (Other Employment Complaint Case)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2026

On October 13, 2026 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2026

On October 12, 2026 a civil unlimited (civil rights/discrimination) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Alameda County

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Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited (Civil Rights/Discrimination)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2026

On October 9, 2026 a civil limited (other breach of contract/warr...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

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Civil Limited (Other Breach of Contract/Warr...)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2026

On October 9, 2026 a civil unlimited (wrongful termination) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

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Civil Unlimited (Wrongful Termination)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2026

On October 9, 2026 a civil unlimited (wrongful termination) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Civil Unlimited (Wrongful Termination)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2026

On October 9, 2026 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

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Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2026

On October 8, 2026 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2026

On October 8, 2026 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2026

On October 8, 2026 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2026

On October 7, 2026 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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Torts

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Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

On October 7, 2026 a civil unlimited (other personal injury/propert...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

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Civil Unlimited (Other Personal Injury/Propert...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

On October 5, 2026 a civil unlimited (other real property (not emin...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Alameda County, CA

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Civil Unlimited (Other Real Property (not emin...)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2026

On October 2, 2026 a civil unlimited (wrongful eviction case) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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Alameda County

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Alameda County, CA

Court Category

Civil Unlimited (Wrongful Eviction Case)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2026

On October 1, 2026 a civil unlimited (other complaint (non-tort/non...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Rebekah B. Evenson presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Civil Unlimited (Other Complaint (non-tort/non...)

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Oct 01, 2026