August 1, 2024 - Here-Say

2025-2028 Membership Directory

Please update your photo, address and phone number by August 30th. 

If you would like to be included the Lawyer-to-Lawyer guide or Associate to Associate guide section of the directory, Make your selections no later than August 30th. 

I want to be in the Lawyer to Lawyers guide

I want to be in the Associate to Associate guide

Les Williams Diversity Award

Have you considered nominating YOURSELF for the Les Williams Diversity Award? We are in need of nominees. Nominate someone, anyone here. 

Deadline: September 13th

Nominate Now

We Remember Shelley Dwyer

Shelley was a member of the San Mateo County Private Defender Panel and a member of the SMCBA since 1990. 

Today, August 1st, at 2 PM there will be a memorial service at Skylawn Memorial Park. A celebration of life will follow at Vino Santo at 5 PM. 

Legal Ads at Low Rates

FOSTER CITY ISLANDER: We have some of the lowest ad rates for legal ads in the County. Send your Summons, Orders to Show Cause, Petitions, or other legal documents to info@fostercityislander.com.

The Islander has been running legal ads at low rates for 40 years.

Navigating the Future: Key Trends Shaping the Legal Profession

The legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Stay informed and ahead of the competition with our actionable guide detailing the top legal tech trends.

The Business Case for Attorney Well-Being

Lawyers and non-attorney legal staff are worse off than they were before the pandemic.

Learn how investing in well-being initiatives is essential for improving (1) recruitment, (2) retention, and (3) work performance—

New Commissioner Appointed: Timothy Elliott

The San Mateo County Superior Court's newest commissioner was sworn in on Monday, July 29. 

Commissioner Timothy E. Elliott. was sworn in by Judge Elizabeth K. Lee and will be based out of Northern Branch. 

State Budget Cuts Affect San Mateo County Superior Court

The San Mateo County Superior Court is facing approximately $1.45 million in budget cuts.  

As of August 5, 2024, public service phone hours for the Civil, Probate, Family Law, and Records Management divisions will be cutback to 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Read Details on the Court Website

Download Official Notice

The Superior Court is Beginning Electronic Services

The San Mateo County Superior Court began electronically serving documents to attorneys in Civil, Family, and Probate case types, pursuant to the provisions outlined in CCP 1010.6 on October 7, 2024.

Please ensure your electronic service address is up to date. 

Download: Notice of Change of Electronic Service

Download: Consent to Electronic Service

Official Court Press Release

CARE Court Launched

San Mateo County launched CARE Court one month ago on July 1st, an implementation in accordance with the Care Act stablished by Senate Bill 1338.

Care Court connects a person struggling with untreated mental illness/substance abuse with a court-ordered Care Plan for up to 24 months.

PROBATE COURT HAS MOVED

SAN MATEO COUNTY PROBATE COURT HAS MOVED

As of July 22, 2024, the new location is: 800 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

**Clerk will remain in Redwood City

See Order

State Bar Seeks Public Comment

The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Amendments to Rules of the State Bar Regarding the Lawyer Assistance Program for a 60-day public comment period.

The public comment period ends September 27, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Comments should be submitted using the online Public Comment Form. 

Suite for Rent by SMCBA

Suite 270 and 290 in the SMCBA building are vacant and available for lease. If interested, contact shannon.chircop@cushwake.com

See Office Suite Dimensions

Brown Bag Lunches with Family Law Judges

Hon. Rosendo Padilla will host a brown bag lunch at his court room.

RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 18, 2024, at noon.

Location: Redwood City Hall of Justice, Dept. 22, Courtroom 7C

This event is free, Just RSVP!

See Flyer

Save the Date: Judges Night

Save the Date! Judges Night will be August 29, 2024 at The Alexandria. 

This year, it is open to SMCBA members and their guests! Bring a spouse or friend! There will be food, live music, and drinks.

Register Here

LRS Fee Waiver Program Fundraiser

The Lawyer Referral Service Program is partnering with Eriks Deli Café in Redwood City to raise money for the fee waiver program.

If you order food from Ericks Deli on Thursday, August 15, 2024, part of the proceeds go to a fee waiver fund that allows SMCBA to give Lawyer Referral Service clients fee waivers when they cannot afford the $35 fee.