Judge Yvonne M. Williams: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Department Chambers 6530, Courtroom 212

Appointed By: Pres. Barack H. Obama, II

Biography

The Hon. Yvonne M. Williams is an associate judge for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Williams was nominated to the bench by former President Barack Obama on February 3, 2011, filling a seat vacated by the Hon. Brook Hedge. Her nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 2, 2011.

Prior to her appointment, Williams was counsel to the Litigation Department at Miller & Chevalier, a law firm she joined in 2005. Before that, she spent time as a trial attorney in the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (1999 to 2005) as well as an attorney at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati (2007 to 2008).

Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1994. She then completed a J.D. at Northeastern University School of Law in 1997.

After graduating from law school, Williams began her legal career as a staff attorney with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. She served in that capacity until 1999, representing plaintiffs in federal individual and class action employment discrimination cases across the country.

Her memberships have included the District of Columbia Bar Association. She has also been involved with the Board of Directors for the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Williams was raised in Chicago, Illinois, where she attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School.

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Demetrios Wright v. 3M Company et al.

On December 1, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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JEMAL'S BVA, LLC v. YIMAJ KALIFA

On July 1, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Renee Huggins v. Franklin Group Companies, LLC

On May 20, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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May 21, 2025

Eagle Solutions LLC v. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. LLC et al.

On April 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Apr 22, 2025

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Joel A Amaya v. Gloria F. Flores

On March 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Mar 25, 2025

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809-853 New Jersey Avenue Acquisition LLC v. Steve Miller

On January 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Jan 29, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Dec 10, 2025

William C. Smith & Co., Inc. v. Lonnie Coston

On January 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Jan 29, 2025

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Dec 10, 2025

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman XS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-15N v. Haleem Shakoor

On January 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Jan 22, 2025

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06/06/2025 Closed

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U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman XS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-15N v. Priscilla Porter et al.

On January 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Jan 22, 2025

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06/02/2025 Closed

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Dec 10, 2025

Wingate Properties LLC v. Roderick Ervin

On January 15, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Jan 15, 2025

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Dec 10, 2025

BDC Park Place LLC v. Ashley Henson

On January 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Jan 09, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Dec 10, 2025

Jose Munoz v. Nile Braboy

On December 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 26, 2024

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Dec 26, 2024

Jonathon Fenner v. Andrew Castaneda

On December 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 23, 2024

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Dec 26, 2024

Danielle Henry et al. v. Panther Logistics, Inc (aka Wildcat Logistics)

On December 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 22, 2024

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Dec 23, 2024

Institute For Truth In Marketing, Inc. v. Kerekes Bakery & Restaurant Equipment

On December 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 22, 2024

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2024-CAB-008062

On December 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 23, 2024

Urbane Venture Fund II, LLC v. Teg Worldwide LLC et al.

On December 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 20, 2024

Ana Da Cruz v. Ricardo Mosquera

On December 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 20, 2024

Jiahui Wang v. Spiro Stafilatos et al.

On December 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 19, 2024

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Myisha I Little v. Dominique A Evans

On December 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 19, 2024

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John E. Reid and Associates, Inc. v. James L. Trainum

On December 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 18, 2024

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Dec 18, 2024

In the Matter of: Transamerica Life Insurance Company

On December 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 18, 2024

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Dec 18, 2024

Jesus A. Wayne, JR v. Metropolitan Police (D.C.) Six District Sub-Station

On December 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 17, 2024

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John Liccione v. Eric Dow

On December 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Yvonne M. Williams presiding.

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Dec 16, 2024

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About

Yvonne M. Williams
Current Appointment Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Department Chambers 6530, Courtroom 212	Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Department Chambers 6530, Courtroom 212
Education J.D., Northeastern University School of Law - 1997 Bachelor's degree, University of California, Berkeley - 1994	J.D., Northeastern University School of Law - 1997 Bachelor's degree, University of California, Berkeley - 1994

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Current Court:	DC - Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Clerk phone:	+1 (202) 879-4886

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Staff Attorney	NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund	Washington, D.C.
Trial Attorney	Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia	Washington, D.C.
Associate	Miller & Chevalier	Washington, D.C.
Attorney	Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati	None
Counsel	Miller & Chevalier	Washington, D.C.
Associate Judge	Superior Court of the District of Columbia	Washington, D.C.