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In January 2003, the court adopted a direct calendaring system which benefits Family Law Party or Parties and attorneys by ensuring consistency in the handling of their cases. Upon the initial filing of a Family Law Petition or Case, the case will be randomly assigned to a specific judicial department. Hearing dates for the initial Request For Order (RFO), Order to Show Cause(OSC) or Notice of Motion will be set through the Family Law Clerk's Office on an OSC calendar in the assigned department. The various judicial departments will thereafter be responsible for the setting of hearing dates for most matters through trial.
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Family Law Department Judges
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Southern Branch Southern Court 400 County Center Redwood City |
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Don R. Franchi Family Law Judge Department 15 Courtroom 7C (650) 261-5115 Dept15@sanmateocourt.org |
Sharon K. Cho Family Law Judge Department 25 Courtroom 7D (650) 261-5125 Dept25@sanmateocourt.org |
Renee C. Reyna Family Law Judge Department 16 Courtroom 6A (650) 261-5116 Dept16@sanmateocourt.org |
Rosendo Padilla, Jr. Family Law Commissioner Department 32 Courtroom 4C (650) 261-5132 Dept32@sanmateocourt.org |
Department | Hearing Credentials |
DCSS Calendar (Department of Child Support Services) |
Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 347 0973 Password: 204989 |
DVPA Calendar (Domestic Violence/Temporary Restraining Order) |
Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 496 1372 Password: 412529 |
Backup DVPA Calendar (Backup Domestic Violence/Temporary Restraining Order Calendar) | Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 455 7578 Password: 796917 |
Firearm Relinquishment Calendar | Click on this link to join the Zoom meeting (no meeting ID or passcode required): Phone Number: +1 (669) 254-5252 Meeting ID: 161 455 7578 Password: 796917 |