Judge Kimberly Carasso

Judge Kimberly Carasso was appointed to the Orange Superior Court by Governor Gavin Newsom on July 17, 2024, making her one of the newer members of the bench at the Central Justice Center. Her pre-bench career spans approximately twelve years in private practice, with her most substantial tenure being a decade as a Senior Attorney at the Law Offices of Marshall Silberberg from 2014 to 2024. Prior to that, she held Of Counsel positions at Samini Scheinberg in 2014 and Hewitt Wolensky & McNulty LLP from 2012 to 2014. Public records connect her to Orange County probate and family court proceedings, which reflects the subject matter areas associated with her prior firm experience. Because Judge Carasso was appointed in mid-2024 and no analyzed rulings, attorney observations, or ingested content are available at this time, a detailed assessment of her judicial philosophy or ruling patterns cannot be made from the current data. What is established is that she brings a private practice background rooted in civil litigation and matters associated with probate and family law, and she was elevated to the bench through a gubernatorial appointment rather than through election. Attorneys appearing before Judge Carasso should treat her courtroom as one where established norms of Orange County Superior Court practice apply, while recognizing that she is in the early phase of her judicial tenure. Her decade of senior-level private practice experience means she enters the bench with substantial litigation familiarity from the practitioner's perspective.

Given that Judge Carasso spent ten years as a Senior Attorney in private practice before joining the bench, attorneys should expect her to be attentive to procedural compliance and the practical mechanics of litigation that experienced civil practitioners prioritize. Her background at the Law Offices of Marshall Silberberg, a firm connected to probate and family court matters in Orange County, suggests familiarity with document-intensive proceedings and evidentiary standards common in those practice areas. Because no ruling data is available, attorneys cannot rely on established patterns to calibrate argument style or motion practice. The prudent approach is to adhere strictly to Orange County Superior Court local rules, meet all filing deadlines, and present arguments with clear factual and legal support. Judges newly appointed from private practice often bring heightened sensitivity to the quality of briefing, as they have recently been on the drafting side themselves. Attorneys handling probate or family law matters before Judge Carasso should be prepared for a judge who has direct substantive familiarity with those proceedings from her pre-bench career. In any matter, clear organization of facts, precise citation to authority, and professional courtroom conduct are the baseline expectations that align with what is known about her background.

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  Master Orange County Local Rules

  With no ruling history to indicate any deviation from standard court expectations, strict compliance with Orange County Superior Court local rules and Central Justice Center-specific procedures is the foundational preparation requirement.

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  Prepare Thorough, Well-Cited Briefs

  A judge transitioning from senior private practice is accustomed to evaluating the quality of legal writing. Ensure all motions and briefs are precisely cited, factually organized, and free of overstatement.

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  Research Marshall Silberberg Practice Areas

  Understanding the subject matter focus of the Law Offices of Marshall Silberberg, where Judge Carasso spent a decade, provides context for the types of legal issues she handled most extensively before joining the bench.

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  Monitor Early Rulings as They Become Available

  Because Judge Carasso is newly appointed, her early rulings will establish the first observable patterns. Attorneys with upcoming matters should actively track any published orders or tentative rulings to build a baseline profile.

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  Confirm Department-Specific Procedures

  New judges at the Central Justice Center sometimes establish department-specific standing orders or preferences. Confirm directly with the clerk whether any such orders have been issued.

• ›Adhere strictly to all filing deadlines and procedural requirements; a judge with a decade of senior private practice experience will recognize procedural shortcuts.
• ›Present arguments in a structured, organized manner consistent with professional litigation standards expected in Orange County Superior Court.
• ›Do not assume familiarity or informal accommodations; Judge Carasso is in the early phase of her judicial tenure and courtroom norms are being established.
• ›Confirm hearing procedures and any standing orders with the clerk's office before appearing, as new departments sometimes issue updated guidelines.