Rashida A. Adams

Professional career

• Current Role: Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Three (since 2023)
• Prior Judicial Service: Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court (2017–2023), presiding over juvenile dependency and criminal matters
• 2008–2017: Appellate Court Attorney: Senior Appellate Court Attorney, Second District Court of Appeal
• Earlier Legal Work: Attorney at Bernabei & Katz (2001–2005) and Caldwell Leslie & Proctor (2005–2007)

Education

Additional information

• She currently serves on the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Three, having been confirmed in April 2023.
• California appellate judge with a distinguished career in civil litigation, appellate practice, and juvenile/criminal matters.
• Highly qualified California appellate judge with extensive experience in civil litigation, appellate practice, and juvenile/criminal judicial work, recognized by multiple gubernatorial appointments and strong professional evaluations.