Judge Sheila Recio - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Sheila O. Recio is a judge for the Superior Court of Orange County in California. She was appointed by former governor Jerry Brown on July 23, 2018, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Thierry Patrick Colaw.

Recio earned a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. She then received a J.D. from the University of Southern California School of Law.

Recio worked as a research attorney for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County from 1998 to 2000. She spent the next five years working as an associate at Morrison and Foerster. Then, in 2005, she joined the Superior Court of Orange County, where she worked as deputy general counsel, a senior research attorney, and counsel to the Presiding Judge. In 2018 she began serving as a commissioner for the Superior Court of Orange County.

Recio was a resident of Long Beach, California at the time of her appointment to the bench.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Sheila Recio

TIANA TRUONG VS. JOHN NGUYEN

On April 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 24, 2024

PAUL HORCHER VS. GENERAL MOTORS LLC

On April 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Apr 20, 2024

CONTROL AIR ENTERPRISES LLC VS. BNBUILDERS, INC.

On April 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Apr 20, 2024

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK VS. SUNGTAE KIM

On April 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Apr 20, 2024

WENDIE O'MALLEY VS. KATHRYN A. GAMEWELL

On April 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Apr 20, 2024

ALAN CERNA VS. RICHARD VEIT

On April 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 17, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

INTERNATIONAL TRADING BROKERAGE, HERITAGE. MOUNTAIN RESORT ASSET RECOVERY TRUST VS. HYONNY KANG

On April 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 17, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

HILDA DIAZ VS. GENERAL MOTORS LLC

On April 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 17, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

AGILINE SOFTWARE LLC VS. KODELLA LLC

On April 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 17, 2024

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Apr 20, 2024

QUICK BRIDGE FUNDING, LLC VS. SELECT IT SERVICES LLC

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

ALAN LOPEZ FLORES VS. GENERAL MOTORS LLC

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

ANDREA VERDIELL VS. FCA US, LLC

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

WHITNEY FORBES VS. MAZDA MOTOR OF AMERICA, INC.

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

MARGARITA PEREZ REYES VS. FCA US LLC

On April 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 15, 2024

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Apr 16, 2024

ALDO MENA CHAPA VS. THE COUNTY OF ORANGE (DEPARTMENT OF WASTE & RECYCLING)

On April 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 15, 2024

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Labor and Employment

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Apr 17, 2024

BRIAN P. BALLO VS. SEPIDEH SALLY CIRINO

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Apr 15, 2024

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Apr 17, 2024

JOSE GUADALUPE HERNANDEZ MARTINEZ VS. BLANCA RAMIREZ

On April 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Apr 12, 2024

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Apr 13, 2024

xxxxxxx M xxxxxxx VS. SHANNON MAYS-FONTAINE

On March 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Mar 21, 2024

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Mar 22, 2024

SHERMAINE NEWMAN VS. SHELL FRONTIER OIL & GAS INC.

On March 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Mar 08, 2024

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Mar 09, 2024

REZA TAMJIDI TAMJIDI VS. ALI MOSHFEGH

On February 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Feb 14, 2024

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Feb 17, 2024

ELISA OLIVARES VS. RYANNE PHILLIPS

On February 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Feb 13, 2024

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Feb 14, 2024

PATRICK SUDDUTH VS. SANNAH VAN LINES, INC.

On February 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Feb 13, 2024

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Feb 14, 2024

ANGELA ROBBINS VS. KARLO KIS

On February 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Feb 09, 2024

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Feb 11, 2024

XAVIER BAEZ VS. GOLFLIVE CORP.

On February 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sheila Recio presiding.

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Feb 09, 2024

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About

Sheila Recio
Current Appointment Orange County Superior Court, Department W08	Orange County Superior Court, Department W08
Education B.A., University of California, Los Angeles J.D., University of Southern California	B.A., University of California, Los Angeles J.D., University of Southern California

Documents related to Sheila Recio

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Orange County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (657) 622–5908

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Superior Court of California	Orange County, California
Commissioner	Superior Court of California	Orange County, California
Research Attorney	Superior Court of California	Los Angeles County, California
Associate	Morrison and Foerster	None
Deputy General Counsel	Superior Court of California	Orange County, California