Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 142075 (December 1989)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Suzanne Ramos Bolanos is a judge for the Superior Court of San Francisco County in California. She was appointed by former governor Gray Davis on September 30, 2003.


Bolanos earned a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. She then received a J.D. from Yale Law School in 1989.


Bolanos began her legal career as a staff attorney with the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. While lobbying for this national Latino civil rights organization, she met Sen. Edward Kennedy, who hired her to serve as counsel for the United States Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee. She then moved to the Office of the Vice President of the United States. She served as a special assistant for domestic policy to former Vice President Al Gore, advising him on civil rights, immigration, and education issues.


Just prior to her appointment to the bench, Bolanos briefly worked as an associate at Wilmer, Cutler, and Pickering. She then served as an assistant U.S. Attorney. During her tenure in the Office of the U.S. Attorney, she prosecuted drug trafficking and alien smuggling cases. She also defended the government in civil cases and worked in its computer hacking and intellectual property unit.


Bolanos has served on the Board of Trustees for the San Francisco Law Library. She has also co-chaired the annual Color of Justice Program.


Her memberships have included the Hispanic National Bar Association, the California Latino Judge Association, the National Association of Women Judges, and the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers.


She was named Woman of the Year by the National Latino Peace Officers Association in 2004. She was a recipient of the Distinguished Leader Award from the San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Unity Award from the Minority Bar Coalition of Northern California.


Bolanos was born in San Francisco. As the daughter of immigrants from Chile and Peru, Bolanos was the first Hispanic woman to serve on the bench in San Francisco.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Suzanne Ramos Bolanos

  • Apr 27, 2018 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion To Bifurcate Plaintiffs Legal And Equitable Claims (Motions)

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Friday April 27, 2018, line 1.

    DEFENDANT MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO, WELLS FA...

  • Apr 27, 2018 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion Of Defendants/Cross-Complainants Donald Eugene Snyder And Mary Potter Snyder As Individuals And Trustees Or Successor Trustees Of The Bozoclown Trust, Bryan Kowalczyk And Gpk & Associates For Judgment On The Pleadings

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar f...

  • Apr 27, 2018 San Francisco County

    Temporary Restraining Order And An Order To Show Cause

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Friday April 27, 2018, line 4.

    Temporary Restraining Order And An Order To Show Cause

    GRANTED. = (501/SRB)

    ...

  • Apr 26, 2018 San Francisco County

    MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Thursday, April 26, 2018, Line 3. DEFENDANT 1314 POLK STREET OWNERS ASSOCIATION'S MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT.

    GRANTED with leave to amend to allege in good faith successor liability. =(501/SRB)

    ...

  • Apr 26, 2018 San Francisco County

    Amended Notice Of Motion And Motion For Appointment Of A Receiver And Preliminary Injunction In Aid Thereof And Proof Of Service

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Thursday, April 26, 2018, Line 1. PLAINTIFF JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.'S Amended Motion For Appointment Of A Receiv...

  • Apr 26, 2018 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Thursday, April 26, 2018, Line 4. DEFENDANT 1314 POLK STREET OWNERS ASSOCIATION'S DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT.

    Sustained with leave to amend to allege facts in support of each element of each cause of action. =(501/SRB...

  • Apr 26, 2018 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER TO CROSS COMPLAINT

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Thursday, April 26, 2018, Line 2. CROSS DEFENDANTS JOEL TATE, DAISY TATE'S DEMURRER TO CROSS COMPLAINT.

    OFF CALENDAR, Notice of Settlement on file. =(501/SRB)

    ...

  • Apr 26, 2018 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Thursday, April 26, 2018, Line 9. DEFENDANT KEVIN CHEN'S DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT.

    Sustained with leave to amend for Plaintiff to allege his interest in the property, e.g. owner, master tenant, etc. CCP 430.41 is no...

  • Apr 25, 2018 San Francisco County

    Special Appearance And Notice Of Motion And Motion To: 1) Quash Service Of Summons; 2) Set Aside Void Clerks Default And Default Judgment; 3) Dismiss For Delay In Prosecution; And 4) Award Of Penalty And Sanctions

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Wednesday, April 25, 2018, Li...

  • Apr 25, 2018 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion For Order Taxing Costs And Striking Costs

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Wednesday, April 25, 2018, Line 2. DEFENDANT VIVIENNE LOUIE'S Motion For Order Taxing Costs And Striking Costs.

    OFF CALENDAR. No proof of service on file. =(501/SRB...

  • Apr 25, 2018 San Francisco County

    Defendants Kr 100 Hooper Llc And Kilroy Realty L.P. Notice Of Motion And Motion For Attorneys Fees

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Wednesday, April 25, 2018, Line 6. DEFENDANTS KR 100 HOOPER, LLC, KILROY REALTY, L.P.'S Motion For Attorneys Fees.

    DENIED. While moving...

  • Apr 24, 2018 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT / Fire Insurance Exhange'S Notice Of Of Motion For Summary Judgment

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for April 24, 2018 line 2.

    DEFENDANT (CONSOLIDATED CASE) FIRE INSURANCE EXCHANGE's Motion For Summary Judgment

    OFF CALENDAR, re-noticed...

  • Apr 24, 2018 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion To Vacate Judgment

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for April 24, 2018 line 3.

    DEFENDANT MICHAEL WILLIAMS's Motion To Vacate Judgment

    DENIED. Moving party failed to sustain his burden under CCP 473(b) and under CCP 1008. While the motion does not ...

  • Apr 24, 2018 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion To Set Aside Dismissal

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for April 24, 2018 line 1.

    PETITIONERs GARY TSIFRIN, FRANCESCA WONG-TSIFRIN, JEFF WINTER, and CLAUDIA WINTER's Motion To Set Aside Dismissal

    Motion for relief from failure to file ...

  • Apr 23, 2018 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion For Attorney Fees

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for April 23, 2018 line 1.

    DEFENDANTs MAKRAS REAL ESTATE, VICTOR MAKRAS, and FARAH MAKRAS's Motion For Attorney Fees

    GRANTED. No opposition filed.= (501/SRB)

    ...

  • Apr 23, 2018 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for April 23, 2018 line 3.

    DEFENDANTs ANNA WONG, HELEN LEE, RENA CHIN, BEULAH KU, AVA KU, MELINDA LOW, HARRY FONG, and HAROLD FONG's DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT

    continued to May 23, 2018 on Court's own motion. No la...

  • Apr 23, 2018 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for April 23, 2018 line 6.

    DEFENDANT FRANCISCO VARELA's MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    GRANTED, subject to opposition.= (501/SRB)

    ...

  • Apr 20, 2018 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion For Sanctions Pursuant To Ccp Section 128.7

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Friday, April 20, 2018, Line 2. PLAINTIFF HERBERT BEASLEY'S Motion For Sanctions Pursuant To CCP Section 128.7.

    Granted per CCP 128.7(b)(2). Sanctions granted aga...

  • Apr 20, 2018 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION And Notice Of Motion

    Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for Friday, April 20, 2018, Line 1. DEFENDANT RICARDO LUCHA'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION.

    DENIED. Motion for summary adjudication shall not be granted if it does not completely dis...

  • Sep 05, 2017 San Francisco County

    Motion And Motion To Quash Plaintiffs Subpoena And Notice Of Deposition Of Zachary Torry Md

    Set for hearing on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, Line 8, DEFENDANTs KGO TELEVISION, INC., TRACEY WATKOWSKI's Motion To Quash Plaintiffs' Subpoena And Notice Of Deposition Of Zachary Torry MD.

    Hearing R...

  • Aug 22, 2017 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion To Enforce The Terms Of The Settlement Agreement Pursuant To Ccp Section 664.6 And For Entry Of Court Judgment; Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Thereof

    Matter on calendar for Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Line 2, PLAINTIFF VADYM KVYETKO'S Motion To Enforce The Terms Of ...

  • Aug 22, 2017 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion To Strike The Purported Second Amended Cross-Complaint, Or, In The Alternative Causes Of Action Therein

    Matter on calendar for Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Line 3, CROSS-DEFENDANTS YUNJI QIAN AND QIAN & COMPANY, INC.'S Motion To Strike The Purported Second Amended Cross-Com...

  • Aug 22, 2017 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion For Order Granting Plaintiff Leave To File First Amended Complaint

    Matter on calendar for Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Line 7, PLAINTIFF KEITH MCCRACKEN'S Motion For Order Granting Plaintiff Leave To File First Amended Complaint.

    Grant. No opposition filed.

    ...

  • Aug 22, 2017 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION Notice Of Motion And Motion For Summary Adjudication

    Matter on calendar for Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Line 5, DEFENDANT METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION.

    Continued on the court's own motion to be heard on September 6, 2017...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Suzanne Ramos Bolanos

On July 24, 2023 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Jul 24, 2023

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

MONEY

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On June 9, 2023 a labor commission appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Jun 09, 2023

Status

Settlement

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

LABOR COMMISSION APPEAL

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Labor

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On May 4, 2023 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

18 Files
Filed

May 04, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

MONEY

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2024

On April 20, 2023 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

30 Files
Filed

Apr 20, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2024

On April 13, 2023 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Apr 13, 2023

Status

Appealed

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

MONEY

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2024

On April 29, 2022 a writs of mandate or proh., certi., etc./admin. agen case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Apr 29, 2022

Status

Relief Denied

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

WRITS OF MANDATE OR PROH., CERTI., ETC./ADMIN. AGEN

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2022

On April 21, 2022 an other civil petitions (petition for an order directing the secretary of state to reinstate digital reach agency, llc to active status government code 12261) case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Apr 21, 2022

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

OTHER CIVIL PETITIONS (PETITION FOR AN ORDER DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO REINSTATE DIGITAL REACH AGENCY, LLC TO ACTIVE STATUS GOVERNMENT CODE 12261)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2022

On March 4, 2022 an other civil petitions (verified petition of d.hill trucking, inc. for an order for pre-commencement discovery) case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Mar 04, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

OTHER CIVIL PETITIONS (VERIFIED PETITION OF D.HILL TRUCKING, INC. FOR AN ORDER FOR PRE-COMMENCEMENT DISCOVERY)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 23, 2022

On February 9, 2022 a partnership and corporate governance case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Feb 09, 2022

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PARTNERSHIP AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Practice Area

Securities

Matter Type

Business Governance

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 23, 2022

On December 23, 2021 an other civil petitions (verified petition for approval for transfer of payment rights) case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Dec 23, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

OTHER CIVIL PETITIONS (VERIFIED PETITION FOR APPROVAL FOR TRANSFER OF PAYMENT RIGHTS)

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 23, 2022

On December 17, 2021 a petition re: arbitration (petition to confirm contractual arbitration award) case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

26 Files
Filed

Dec 17, 2021

Status

Relief Denied

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PETITION RE: ARBITRATION (PETITION TO CONFIRM CONTRACTUAL ARBITRATION AWARD)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

Confirm,Vacate Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 01, 2023

On November 16, 2021 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

19 Files
Filed

Nov 16, 2021

Status

Appealed

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

MONEY

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2022

On October 28, 2021 an unlawful detainer - commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Oct 28, 2021

Status

Settlement

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - COMMERCIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2022

On August 2, 2021 an other non exempt complaints case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge SUZANNE R. BOLANOS presiding.

342 Files
Filed

Aug 02, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

OTHER NON EXEMPT COMPLAINTS

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2024

On July 29, 2021 a contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge SUZANNE BOLANOS presiding.

45 Files
Filed

Jul 29, 2021

Status

Judgment on the Pleadings

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

CONTRACT/WARRANTY

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 26, 2023

On May 19, 2021 a fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge SUZANNE R. BOLANOS presiding.

780 Files
Filed

May 19, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

FRAUD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On April 20, 2021 an auto accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Apr 20, 2021

Status

Appealed

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

AUTO ACCIDENT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2022

On February 18, 2021 an auto accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Feb 18, 2021

Status

Appealed

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

AUTO ACCIDENT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2022

On January 26, 2021 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

22 Files
Filed

Jan 26, 2021

Status

Appealed

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

MONEY

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 23, 2022

On November 12, 2020 a writs of mandate or proh., certi., etc./admin. agen case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

42 Files
Filed

Nov 12, 2020

Status

Relief Denied

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

WRITS OF MANDATE OR PROH., CERTI., ETC./ADMIN. AGEN

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2022

On October 26, 2020 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

35 Files
Filed

Oct 26, 2020

Status

Appealed

Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

MONEY

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 04, 2023

On October 22, 2020 a professional negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge SUZANNE BOLANOS presiding.

103 Files
Filed

Oct 22, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2022

On October 6, 2020 a personal injury/property damage - non-vehicle related case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos presiding.

71 Files
Filed

Oct 06, 2020

Status

Settlement

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PERSONAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE - NON-VEHICLE RELATED

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 22, 2022

On September 14, 2020 an other non exempt complaints case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge SUZANNE R. BOLANOS presiding.

70 Files
Filed

Sep 14, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

OTHER NON EXEMPT COMPLAINTS

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 05, 2024

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