Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 122723 (June 1986)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward is a judge for the Sacramento County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench in 2002 by former governor Gray Davis.


Judge Smith-Steward received her B.S. from the University of Southern California in 1982. She went on to earn her J.D. from Harvard Law School 1985.


Smith-Steward began her legal career in private practice working as an associate at the San Francisco law firm of Orrick, Herrington, and Sutcliffe.


Later, Smith-Steward joined the California Department of Corrections, where she worked as staff counsel. A decade later, she would be named chief counsel, where she was tasked with overseeing prison issues, including lawsuits initiated by both inmates and the public.


In 1999, she joined the California Department of Justice's Office of the Attorney General. During her time there, she served as the chief assistant attorney general for then-Attorney General Bill Lockyer. In that capacity, Smith-Steward managed the A.G.'s staff of 400 plus employees, which also included serving as counsel for the governor and other state elected officials. She would hold that position until her appointment to the bench three years later.

Recent Cases by Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

On February 9, 2015 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2015

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On March 10, 2014 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Mar 10, 2014

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On March 5, 2014 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2014

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On May 6, 2013 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2013

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 7, 2013 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2013

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On July 13, 2012 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2012

Status

Consolidation

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 4, 2012 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2012

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On November 3, 2011 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2011

Status

Consolidation

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 27, 2011 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2011

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On June 23, 2010 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On May 10, 2010 a pi/pd/wd - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 23, 2010 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 21, 2010 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Apr 21, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 13, 2010 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Apr 13, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On April 9, 2010 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On February 1, 2010 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 29, 2010 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2010

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 25, 2010 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 20, 2010 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 12, 2010 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 7, 2010 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 6, 2010 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 4, 2010 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2010

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On June 22, 2009 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sacramento County. Judge Pamela L. Smith-Steward presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2009

Judge

Hon. Pamela L. Smith-Steward

Court

Sacramento County

County

Sacramento County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

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