Judge Ronni B. MacLaren: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Alameda County Superior Court, Department retired

CA Bar #: 94071 (December 1980)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Ronni B. MacLaren (Ret.) was a judge for the Alameda County Superior Court in California. MacLaren was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on February 23, 2005[1]. She retired in 2020.

Before moving to Alameda County, MacLaren served on the Los Angeles County Municipal Court after appointment by former Governor Pete Wilson in 1997. She was elevated to the Los Angeles County Superior Court upon court unification in 2000.

On the Alameda County bench, she presided over a civil direct calendar. In 2012, she heard a complex court trial arising from a landslide and related loan defaults[2].

Educational background

MacLaren earned a bachelor's degree from Smith College. At the University of Virginia School of Law, she completed a J.D. in 1980. She was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 1980).

Career history

After graduating from law school, MacLaren began her legal career as a civil litigation associate at Adams, Duque & Hazeltine (1980 to 1985). In 1985, she joined the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California as an assistant U.S. attorney and remained in that role until 1997.

Among her professional roles, MacLaren served as vice chair of the Ethics Committee of the California Judges Association[3]. She also served as a special master for the Commission on Judicial Performance in 2012 and 2014[4][5]. In addition, MacLaren was a member of the Task Force on Judicial Candidate Campaign Conduct[6]. She later served on a committee reporting to the Judicial Council on proposed amendments to arbitrator ethics standards[7].

Personal life

MacLaren relocated from Los Angeles to Northern California to be closer to her husband's law firm, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld. Outside the courtroom, she pursued mountain climbing in Ecuador, cycling in Kenya, travel in Indonesia, and crew rowing on Lake Merritt[3].

References

[1] Metropolitan News-Enterprise — February 24, 2005
[2] GTP Lawyers — March 2012
[3] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile of Hon. Ronni B. MacLaren
[4] California Commission on Judicial Performance — 2012 Annual Report
[5] California Commission on Judicial Performance — 2014 Annual Report
[6] California Courts — Task Force on Judicial Candidate Campaign Conduct Roster
[7] Judicial Council of California — October 25, 2013, Item A1

Recent Cases by Hon. Ronni B. MacLaren

Leanos VS Jones

On September 4, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Sep 04, 2019

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Jan 27, 2021

GHEBREMEDHIN VS HAYGOOD

On August 23, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Aug 23, 2019

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Dismissal

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Torts

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Automobile

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Mar 25, 2021

Elder VS A.A. Rotating Apparatus Corp.

On August 22, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2019

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Dismissal

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Civil

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Labor and Employment

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Feb 26, 2021

Brown VS Bennett

On August 15, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Aug 15, 2019

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Dismissal

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Property

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Jan 11, 2021

Landers VS Sanders

On August 7, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Aug 07, 2019

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Dismissal

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Dec 31, 2020

Flores VS Corona-Higareda

On August 5, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

Filed

Aug 05, 2019

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Dismissal

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Dec 31, 2020

Houston VS City of Oakland

On July 9, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Jul 09, 2019

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Settlement

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Jan 19, 2021

Kaul VS Vaca

On June 19, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Jun 19, 2019

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Settlement

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Jan 13, 2021

FedEx Corporate Services inc. VS Bears for Humanity, Inc.

On June 17, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Jun 17, 2019

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Sep 16, 2020

Amason VS Whole Foods Market California, Inc.

On June 14, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2019

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Dismissal

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Jan 11, 2021

Wells VS Hyundai Motor America, a California Corporation

On May 29, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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May 29, 2019

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Oct 12, 2020

Chavez vs. Mama's Vietnamese Restaurant

On May 16, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2019

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Dismissal

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Sep 04, 2021

Taylor VS Teampersona Inc

On April 19, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Apr 19, 2019

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Labor and Employment

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Sep 20, 2020

Villareal VS Rouge Transportation, LLC

On April 4, 2019 an unlimited civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Apr 04, 2019

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Trial Verdict

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Automobile

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Feb 01, 2022

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Geico Indemnity Company VS Darensburg

On April 2, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Apr 02, 2019

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Dismissal

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Insurance

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Insurance Coverage

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Nov 11, 2020

Alderplaza 36 LLC VS Hotaki

On February 19, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Feb 19, 2019

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Dismissal

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Feb 09, 2020

CSAA Insurance Exchange VS Shers

On January 17, 2019 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

Filed

Jan 17, 2019

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Dismissal

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Dec 29, 2020

Banks VS Burton

On December 19, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Dec 19, 2018

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Mar 21, 2021

Singhe Aracchchilage VS Gomez

On November 5, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

Filed

Nov 05, 2018

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Trial Verdict

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Sep 10, 2021

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American Exppress National Bank VS Ahuja

On September 17, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

Filed

Sep 17, 2018

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Dismissal

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Creditor

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May 30, 2019

Origake VS First Street Sales and Tow

On September 14, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2018

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Dismissal

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Nov 25, 2019

Porchia VS Coral

On September 13, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

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Sep 13, 2018

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Dismissal

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Jun 04, 2019

Banks VS Albasiery, Inc

On September 11, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2018

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Dismissal

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Aug 15, 2019

Remus Contractors, Inc. VS Galant

On September 11, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Ronni B. MacLaren presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2018

Status

Dismissal

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Apr 09, 2019

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About

Ronni B. MacLaren
Current Appointment Alameda County Superior Court, Retired	Alameda County Superior Court, Retired
Previous Appointment Los Angeles County Superior Court	Los Angeles County Superior Court
Education Bachelor's degree, Smith College J.D., University of Virginia School of Law - 1980	Bachelor's degree, Smith College J.D., University of Virginia School of Law - 1980

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Alameda County Superior Court
Previous Court:	CA - Los Angeles County Superior Court Alameda County Superior Court, Department retired

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant U.S. Attorney	U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California	None
Attorney	Adams, Duque and Hazeltine	None
Judge	Los Angeles County Superior Court	Los Angeles County, California
Judge	Los Angeles County Municipal Court	Los Angeles County, California
Judge	Alameda County Superior Court	Alameda County, California