Sacramento, California
1415 L Street, Suite 700, Sacramento, CA 95814
Hon. Vanessa A. Zecher (Ret.) has over 20 years of experience, both as an attorney and as a judge, overseeing the litigation of hundreds of family law cases. As a Santa Clara County Family Court judge, Judge Zecher managed myriad family law cases, including high-asset property characterization and division, financial support and child custody. She has conducted countless judicially supervised settlement conferences, where she assisted families in resolving their disputes to let them move forward without the financial and emotional burdens of the court process. Judge Zecher strongly supports the ADR process and providing the judicial guidance and direction necessary to allow a family to take charge of its own resolution.
Judge Zecher brought her civil background to criminal court to assist in complex discovery (including e-discovery) and calendar management. She presided over multiple jury trials, including two capital cases. She used her settlement skills in resolving complex criminal cases before trial to the satisfaction of both parties. She served as the supervising judge of the criminal division for two years, where she placed a high value on efficient use of court resources and ensuring that the time of the attorneys, litigants and jurors was respected.
As a lawyer, Judge Zecher tried cases in federal and state courts and served as a court-appointed civil arbitrator and early neutral evaluator in general civil matters. She established her own family law firm and served as minor’s counsel. In addition, she served as a discovery referee and private attorney mediator in family law matters. Prior to becoming a judge, she was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Santa Clara County Family Court.
Judge Zecher uses technology, including fully virtual and hybrid proceedings, to promote efficiency and to save time and money for the litigants. She led the court’s efforts to conduct search warrant reviews and pretrial release and bail-setting reviews electronically. She is deeply committed to the litigants and attorneys so they are heard and that matters are decided in a timely manner.
Business Characterization, Division, Valuation Trials
Premarital Agreements
Property Division/Date of Separation/Attorney Fees and Costs
Support
Custody and Visitation
Domestic Violence
Memberships and Affiliations
Selected Presentations and Teaching
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