Judge Jenna M. Whitman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 215141 (December 2001)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Jenna M. Whitman is a judge for the Alameda County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench in 2018 by former governor Jerry Brown. She filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. George C. Hernandez, Jr. (Ret.).


She is a registered Democrat.


Judge Whitman received her B.A. from Yale College in 1995. She went on to earn her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2001.


Whitman served as an associate for Howard, Rice, Nemerovski, Canady, Falk, and Rabkin from 2001 to 2004 and for Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann, and Bernstein LLP from 2005 to 2007.


She joined the Alameda County Superior Court in 2007, where she served as a research attorney for ten years. Then, in 2017, she became a court appellate attorney for the California Court of Appeal for the First District, a position she would hold until her appointment to the Superior Court the next year.


While on the bench, Judge Whitman has presided over a general civil calendar at the Hayward Hall of Justice.


Her memberships have included the Alameda County Bar Association and

the commissioner of the Oakland Public Ethics Commission, a position she held from 2013 to 2016.


Judge Whitman, enjoys spending time with her wife Amy and their son. She is also an avid swimmer.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jenna M. Whitman

On May 23, 2024 a civil unlimited (other employment complaint case) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 23, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Other Employment Complaint Case)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

On May 23, 2024 a civil unlimited (other breach of contract/warr...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 23, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Other Breach of Contract/Warr...)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2024

On May 22, 2024 a civil limited (contract/warranty breach - se...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 22, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Limited (Contract/Warranty Breach - Se...)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

On May 22, 2024 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 22, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2024

On May 22, 2024 a civil unlimited (product liability (not asbest...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 22, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Product Liability (not asbest...)

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 21, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a civil unlimited (other complaint (non-tort/non...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 21, 2024

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Other Complaint (non-tort/non...)

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2024

On May 20, 2024 a civil unlimited (other breach of contract/warr...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 20, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Other Breach of Contract/Warr...)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 20, 2024 a civil unlimited (personal injury/property dama...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 20, 2024

Status

Stayed

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Personal Injury/Property Dama...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2024

On May 17, 2024 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 17, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 17, 2024 a civil unlimited (civil rights/discrimination) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2024

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Civil Rights/Discrimination)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024 a civil limited (other personal injury/propert...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 17, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Limited (Other Personal Injury/Propert...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2024

On May 17, 2024 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 17, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 16, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a civil unlimited (product liability (not asbest...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 16, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Product Liability (not asbest...)

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 16, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 15, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a civil unlimited (contract/warranty breach - se...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 15, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Contract/Warranty Breach - Se...)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a civil unlimited (other personal injury/propert...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 15, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Other Personal Injury/Propert...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 14, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 14, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a civil unlimited (other breach of contract/warr...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 13, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Other Breach of Contract/Warr...)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a civil unlimited (motor vehicle - personal inju...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 13, 2024

Judge

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Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Motor Vehicle - Personal Inju...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 10, 2024 a civil unlimited (other personal injury/propert...) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alameda County. Judge Jenna M. Whitman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 10, 2024

Judge

Hon. Jenna M. Whitman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Jenna M. Whitman

Court

Superior Court of Alameda County

County

Alameda County, CA

Category

Civil Unlimited (Other Personal Injury/Propert...)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

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