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.

Recent Cases by Hon. Yvonne M. Williams

On May 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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Superior

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District Of Columbia, DC

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Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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May 03, 2024

On May 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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May 03, 2024

On May 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

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Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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May 03, 2024

On May 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

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May 04, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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May 02, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

2 Files
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May 02, 2024

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Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 02, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

2 Files
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May 01, 2024

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Superior

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District Of Columbia, DC

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 01, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

1 File
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May 01, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 01, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

2 Files
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May 01, 2024

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Superior

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District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

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May 01, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

2 Files
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Apr 30, 2024

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Superior

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District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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May 01, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

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Active

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Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Apr 30, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

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Active

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Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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May 01, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Active

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Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

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Superior

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District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Apr 30, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

3 Files
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Apr 29, 2024

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Active

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Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Apr 29, 2024

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Active

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Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Apr 29, 2024

On April 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

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Apr 27, 2024

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Active

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Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Apr 29, 2024

On April 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Apr 25, 2024

On April 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Apr 25, 2024

On April 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Apr 24, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 24, 2024

On April 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of District of Columbia. Judge Williams, Yvonne presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Apr 24, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Apr 25, 2024

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

3 Files
Filed

Apr 23, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Apr 23, 2024

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

4 Files
Filed

Apr 23, 2024

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04/23/2024 Closed

Judge

Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

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Apr 23, 2024

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

2 Files
Filed

Apr 22, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

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Apr 22, 2024

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

Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Williams, Yvonne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Williams, Yvonne

Court

Superior

County

District Of Columbia, DC

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2024

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