Anne Richardson

Authored People v. Miranda, upholding California's ban on carrying concealed dirks or daggers against a Second Amendment challenge.

July 13, 2026Supports Gun Control

Source: law.justia.com

Appeared on the November 2026 ballot for retention in Division Two of the Second District Court of Appeal.

September 13, 2026

Source: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov

Authored Hardy v. Forest River, reversing enforcement of an unconscionable forum clause that would waive California consumer-warranty rights.

January 9, 2025

Source: law.justia.com

Was unanimously confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments for the Court of Appeal.

November 25, 2024

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Began serving as an associate justice in Division Two of the Second District Court of Appeal.

November 25, 2024

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Was nominated to serve as an associate justice in Division Two of the Second District Court of Appeal.

September 30, 2024

Source: gov.ca.gov

Worked on the Los Angeles County Superior Court's domestic-violence committee.

October 1, 2018

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown to the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

October 1, 2018

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Represented a plaintiff-intervenor in federal civil-rights litigation over the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

January 1, 2015

Source: clearinghouse.net

Represented plaintiffs in Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas v. Smith.

January 1, 2015

Source: clearinghouse.net

Directed complex consumer litigation at Public Counsel.

January 1, 2014

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Represented a mosque in Islamic Center of the South Bay v. City of Lomita.

March 21, 2012

Source: law360.com

Represented the plaintiff in Boudlal v. Disney workplace civil-rights litigation.

January 1, 2012

Source: clearinghouse.net

Worked on a legal team seeking habeas relief for a detainee held at Guantánamo Bay.

May 5, 2010

Source: hadsellstormer.com

Represented plaintiffs in Holguin v. County of Los Angeles civil-rights litigation.

January 1, 2010

Source: clearinghouse.net

Represented plaintiffs in Nozzi v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles.

January 1, 2007

Source: clearinghouse.net

Represented plaintiffs in the Dukes v. Wal-Mart employment-discrimination litigation.

January 1, 2001

Source: clearinghouse.net

Became a partner at Hadsell Stormer Richardson and Renick.

January 1, 1998

Source: gov.ca.gov

Became an associate at the civil-rights firm later known as Hadsell Stormer Richardson and Renick.

January 1, 1993

Source: gov.ca.gov

Served as a public-interest fellow at Litt and Stormer.

January 1, 1990

Source: gov.ca.gov

Served on the executive board of the California Judges Association.

September 13, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Received an exceptionally well-qualified rating from the Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation.

November 25, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Taught at the University of California, Irvine School of Law.

January 1, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Served as a justice pro tempore in Division Three of the Second District Court of Appeal.

January 1, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Taught at Loyola Law School.

January 1, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Later presided over a civil courtroom on the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

January 1, 2020Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Participated in the Los Angeles County Superior Court's rules committee.

October 1, 2018Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Handled a family-law assignment on the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

October 1, 2018Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Contributed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court's mentorship committee.

October 1, 2018Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Became a directing attorney at Public Counsel.

January 1, 2014Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: gov.ca.gov

Became a named partner of Hadsell Stormer Richardson and Renick.

January 1, 2008Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: hadsellstormer.com

Handled federal trial-court litigation during her private-practice career.

January 1, 1993Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Litigated cases in California state trial courts during 24 years in private practice.

January 1, 1993Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Litigated appeals as a private-practice attorney.

January 1, 1993Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Clerked for U.S. District Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer in the Central District of California.

January 1, 1989Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov

Authored Monroe v. CalPERS, affirming that a parole agent who retired under unfavorable circumstances lacked eligibility for disability retirement.

February 18, 2026

Source: law.justia.com

Authored Conservatorship of Anne S., affirming denial of a legally frivolous conservatorship petition and related sanctions.

July 10, 2025

Source: law.justia.com

Served on the Los Angeles County Superior Court's ethics committee.

October 1, 2018

Source: appellate.courts.ca.gov