Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 186189 (December 1996)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi is a judge for the Sacramento County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2009 by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.


He is a registered Democrat.


Judge Sueyoshi received his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 1996. While in law school, Sueyoshi served as an extern for the Utah Supreme Court and the United States Bankruptcy Court.


After graduating from law school, Sueyoshi returned to California, where he would join the Sacramento law firm of Downey Brand LLP as an associate. Sueyoshi would remain with the law firm for his entire legal career outside of the bench. He would later be named a partner for the firm, where he practiced business and commercial litigation.


While on the bench, Judge Sueyoshi has presided over the Prerogative Writ Department.


Sueyoshi, who is of Japanese descent, has been an advocate for diversity in the workplace and also served on the Sacramento County Bar Association's Diversity Hiring and Retention Committee.


He has also served on the Sacramento Barrister's Club, the Sacramento County Bar Association's Nominating Committee, and the Judiciary Committee.


His other memberships have included the Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court, the Sacramento Asian/Pacific Chamber of Commerce, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, and as past-president of the Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi

  • Sep 03, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference set for September 10, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Status Conference Report, filed August 18, 2021. No appearance is required subject to ...

  • Sep 03, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference set for September 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Conference Statement, filed August 16, 2021.

    No appearance is requ...

  • Sep 03, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the initial Case Management Conference scheduled for September 10, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received Form CM-110 Case Management Statements from Plaintiff and Defendant, filed September 2, 2021 and...

  • Sep 03, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for September 10, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Status Report in Advance of September 10, 2021, Further Status Conference, filed Aug...

  • Sep 03, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for September 10, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Report in Advance of September 10, 2021 Further Status Conference, filed August 25, 2...

  • Sep 03, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for September 10, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Statement, filed August 24, 2021. No appearance is required subject t...

  • Sep 03, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for September 10, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Status Report and Request that Further Hearings Be Taken Off Calendar, filed August ...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for September 3, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' informative Joint Case Management Statement, filed August 16, 2021.

    No appearance i...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for September 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Status Report, filed August 23, 2021. No appearance is required subject to the follow...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for September 3, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Conference Statement, filed August 12, 2021.

    No appearance is...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for September 3, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the Declaration of Meagan Brunner Regarding Notice and Settlement Administration, filed August 23, 2021.<...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for September 3, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Statement, filed August 26, 2021. No appearance is required subject to...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the initial Case Management Conference scheduled for September 3, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' informative Joint Case Management Statement, filed August 19, 2021.

    No appea...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for August 27, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Conference Statement, filed August 11, 2021.

    No appearance is re...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for August 27, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Statement, filed August 16, 2021. No appearance is required subject to t...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for August 27, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Statement, filed August 13, 2021. No appearance is required subject to t...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for August 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Statement, filed August 13, 2021. No appearance is required subject to t...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for August 27, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Statement, filed August 16, 2021. No appearance is required subject to t...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for August 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Case Management Statement, filed August 16, 2021. No appearance is required subject to ...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the compliance hearing scheduled for August 27, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., by remote appearance in Department 40.

    The Court has received the Declaration of Emilio Confinco of CPT Group, Inc. Regarding Final Accounting and Disbursement of Class ...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for August 27, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received Defendant and Cross-Complainant D.R. Horton, Inc.'s Case Management Statement, filed August 13, 2021.

    ...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Sacramento County

    The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the initial Case Management Conference scheduled for August 27, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. No appearance is required subject to the following conditions:

    The Court is in receipt of the Judicial Council of...

  • Aug 20, 2021 Sacramento County

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Recent Cases by Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi

On January 26, 2024 a limited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Judge

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Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Limited Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2024

On September 12, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

Filed

Sep 12, 2023

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2023

On August 4, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

Filed

Aug 04, 2023

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 07, 2023

On August 2, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2023

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On June 16, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 16, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2023

On June 16, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 16, 2023

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2023

On June 16, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 16, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2023

On June 16, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 16, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2023

On June 16, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 16, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2023

On June 15, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 15, 2023

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2023

On June 14, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 14, 2023

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 15, 2023

On June 14, 2023 a limited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 14, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Limited Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 15, 2023

On June 14, 2023 a limited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 14, 2023

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Limited Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2023

On June 14, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 14, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 14, 2023

On June 14, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 14, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 14, 2023

On June 14, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 14, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 14, 2023

On June 13, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 13, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2023

On June 13, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 13, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2023

On June 13, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 13, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2023

On June 13, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 13, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2023

On June 12, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 12, 2023

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 12, 2023

On June 12, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jun 12, 2023

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 12, 2023

On June 12, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 12, 2023

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 12, 2023

On June 12, 2023 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Richard K. Sueyoshi presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 12, 2023

Judge

Hon. Richard K. Sueyoshi Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard K. Sueyoshi

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Unlimited Civil

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 13, 2023

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