Michael Tener '07 Appointed as San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Michael Tener '07 as a San Joaquin Superior Court judge.
According to the governor's announcement:
Judge appointee Tener brings nearly two decades of legal experience to the bench and a longstanding commitment to serving the San Joaquin County community. He has been a Partner at Leonardini, Despotes, Giannecchini & Nims LLP since 2024. Before that, he served as an Associate at Neumiller & Beardslee from 2007 to 2016 and as a shareholder of the firm from 2016 to 2024.
Michael Tener has practiced civil, probate, and trust litigation at both the trial court and appellate levels. He has developed extensive experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of matters, including breach of contract disputes, competing property claims, personal and business torts, real estate and land disputes, and claims involving trusts or probate estates. His clients have included businesses, agricultural interests, private individuals, trustees, creditors, and beneficiaries.