Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 154686 (December 1991)

Appointed By: Pres. Barack H. Obama, II

Biography

The Hon. Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is a district judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. She was nominated to the bench by former President Barack Obama on May 4, 2011, to fill a seat vacated by the Hon. Vaughn R. Walker.


Gonzalez Rogers earned an A.B. from Princeton University in 1987. She then completed a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 1991.


She began her legal career as an associate at Cooley LLP in 1991. She practiced there as a civil litigator for the next twelve years, handling business technology and real estate matters. She became an equity partner of the firm in 1999.


Then, in 2003, Gonzalez Rogers left the legal world in order to raise her three children. During this time, she chaired an election to increase property taxes, a measure designed to increase funding for local public schools. She also conducted investigations into local governmental agencies as a volunteer for the Civil Grand Jury of Alameda County, and she served as a judge pro tem for the Superior Court of Alameda County.


Gonzalez Rogers was appointed as a judge for the Superior Court of Alameda County by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2008. She served in that capacity until her nomination to the United States District Court.


Her memberships have included California La Raza Lawyers Association, San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association, the Hispanic National Bar Association, and La Raza Centro Legal.


Gonzalez Rogers was a recipient of the Judge of the Year Award from the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association in 2010. She also received the Outstanding Service Award from the Piedmont Unified School District (2005) and the Outstanding Service Award from the Hispanic National Bar Association (1993).


She was born in Houston, Texas.


She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

On September 29, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2011

Status

Transfer

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2012

On September 7, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Sep 07, 2011

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 25, 2018

On August 31, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Aug 31, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2011

On July 7, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 26, 2011

On July 5, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Jul 05, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2012

On June 30, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 03, 2019

On June 14, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2011

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2012

On June 13, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Jun 13, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2012

On June 9, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2012

On June 7, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2012

On May 25, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

May 25, 2011

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2011

On May 23, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 08, 2011

On May 19, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

May 19, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2012

On May 16, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2011

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2011

On May 11, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2012

On May 6, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2012

On May 4, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 04, 2012

On April 29, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2011

On April 21, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Apr 21, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2012

On April 19, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2011

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 01, 2012

On April 19, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2013

On April 19, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2012

On April 18, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 04, 2012

On April 15, 2011 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presiding.

Filed

Apr 15, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2012

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