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Dana M. Sabraw

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Chief District Judge
USDC Southern District of California
James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse
Southern District Court of California
Days: M-F Courtroom/Floor: 13A

333 W Broadway
San Diego , CA 92101
(619) 557-6262



Nominated by President George W. Bush to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, confirmed by U.S. Senate, 2003; judge, San Diego County Superior Court, 1998-2003; judge, North County Municipal Court, Vista, 1995-98; partner, Baker McKenzie, 1992-95; associate, Baker McKenzie, 1989-92; associate, Price, Postel & Parma LLC, 1985-88

McGeorge School of Law, 1985



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Man of Routine Southern District Court of California (San Diego) Jul. 31, 2017
A Man of the Robe, Inspired by Men of the Sword U.S. District Court (San Diego) Oct. 20, 2008

Rulings
Case Category Published
U.S. v. Marin
affirmed
 International Law Jan. 17, 2024
U.S. v. Gonzalez-Godinez
affirmed
 Immigration Jan. 3, 2024
Amended Opinion: U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
 Prisoners' Rights Aug. 29, 2022
U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
 Prisoners' Rights Jul. 29, 2022
Shaw v. Bank of America
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Dec. 30, 2019
U.S. v. Graves
vacated and remanded
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 31, 2019
U.S. v. Fultz
affirmed
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2019

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
John M. Floyd & Associates Inc. v. First Imperial Credit Union Contracts judge Nov. 24, 2017
David B. Duran v. Omar Mandujo, et al. Civil Rights judge Sep. 29, 2017
Christopher J. Reichman, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Poshmark Inc. Consumer Law judge Jun. 30, 2017
Guadalupe Leon, Monique Leon, a minor, and the Estate of Juan Leon v. County of San Diego, San Diego County Sheriff's Dept., Bill Kolender, et al. Civil Rights judge Sep. 14, 2004
Penny Peukert v. Ronald Roncone, Christopher Roncone, Ronald M. Roncone, D.D.S., Inc. Personal Injury judge Feb. 10, 2004
Confidential Contracts judge Apr. 1, 2003
Damon A. Bell v. California State University, San Marcos Employment Law judge Apr. 20, 2002
Smith v. Golden West Tacos Inc. dba Taco Bell Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Oct. 4, 2001
Paul Genter and Susan Genter v. Rhonda Ann Jaich and Mingus Constructors Personal Injury judge Aug. 15, 1998
John Colombero, et al. v. Stephen Wilson, M.D. Personal Injury judge Jul. 26, 1997
Title Court Published
Man of Routine Southern District Court of California (San Diego) Jul. 31, 2017
A Man of the Robe, Inspired by Men of the Sword U.S. District Court (San Diego) Oct. 20, 2008
Case Category Published
U.S. v. Marin
affirmed
 International Law Jan. 17, 2024
U.S. v. Gonzalez-Godinez
affirmed
 Immigration Jan. 3, 2024
Amended Opinion: U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
 Prisoners' Rights Aug. 29, 2022
U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
 Prisoners' Rights Jul. 29, 2022
Shaw v. Bank of America
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Dec. 30, 2019
U.S. v. Graves
vacated and remanded
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 31, 2019
U.S. v. Fultz
affirmed
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2019