Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Alameda County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Peter B. Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Cecilia P. Castellanos (Ret.) served as a judge for the Alameda County Superior Court in California. Castellanos was appointed to the Alameda Municipal Court by former Governor Pete Wilson in 1997. She was subsequently elevated to the Superior Court following consolidation.


Castellanos earned a B.A. from the University of Arizona in 1967. She spent the next few years working as a service representative for Mountain Bell Telephone Company before completing a J.D. at the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law in 1972.


After graduating from law school, Castellanos began her legal career as a trial attorney for the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. During her tenure there, she specialized in the prosecution of housing discrimination cases.


Two years later, Castellanos relocated to San Francisco. She served as a trial attorney for the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, rising through the ranks to become head of the Hearings Unit charged with determining discrimination allegations in federal agencies. She then opened her own private practice, where she specialized in employment and education law.


Born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, Castellanos moved to Los Angeles when she was eleven years old. Her father, who worked as a physician, died shortly after the family’s relocation to the United States. The family then moved to Tucson, Arizona, where Castellanos graduated from Villa Carondelet.


Her memberships have included the California Latino Judges Association and Women Lawyers of Alameda County.


Castellanos retired from the bench on July 31, 2015. She continues to serve as a temporary judge for the California Superior Court.

Recent Cases by Hon. Cecilia P. Castellanos

On December 12, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Dec 12, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 17, 2019

On December 4, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Dec 04, 2018

Status

Relief Denied

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2020

On November 20, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 27, 2019

On November 20, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 09, 2021

On November 9, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Nov 09, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2020

On October 10, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2018

On October 2, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Oct 02, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2018

On September 28, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2019

On September 27, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2021

On September 27, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 03, 2019

On September 27, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2019

On September 24, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 18, 2019

On September 19, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2018

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2019

On September 14, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Spousal Property

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2019

On September 13, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Sep 13, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2018

On September 10, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 03, 2019

On September 6, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Sep 06, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 15, 2019

On August 31, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Aug 31, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2018

On August 23, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Aug 23, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2018

On August 21, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Aug 21, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2018

On August 16, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 24, 2019

On August 14, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2018

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 25, 2018

On August 6, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2018

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Spousal Property

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2018

On July 31, 2018 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Cecilia P. Castellanos presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2018

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Court

Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2019

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