Judge Susanne S. Cho

Judge Susanne S. Cho serves on the Riverside County Superior Court, having been appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2015. Her appointment reflects a gubernatorial selection process, and she has served on the bench for nearly a decade as of 2024. A June 2024 Daily Journal article titled 'Giving Chances' highlighted her judicial work, suggesting she has drawn professional recognition for her approach on the bench. The title of that article indicates a focus on second-chance opportunities within her judicial role, though the specific subject matter of the article was not available in the reviewed sources. Beyond these foundational facts, no ruling analyses, attorney observations, or ingested content were available to support further characterization of her judicial philosophy, ruling patterns, or courtroom tendencies. Attorneys preparing to appear before Judge Cho should treat this profile as a starting point and conduct independent research into her recent docket activity through Riverside County Superior Court records and the Daily Journal article referenced above. Given the limited data available, the strategic guidance and preparation items below are grounded exclusively in the verified facts provided. Attorneys should weight this profile accordingly and supplement it with firsthand accounts from colleagues who have appeared before her.

Because no ruling analyses or attorney observations are available, attorneys cannot rely on established behavioral patterns when preparing for Judge Cho. The single verifiable data point beyond her appointment — the Daily Journal 'Giving Chances' feature from June 2024 — warrants direct review. Attorneys should obtain and read that article in full, as it represents the only publicly documented characterization of her judicial work available in the reviewed sources. Given her appointment by Governor Jerry Brown in 2015, attorneys should research the general judicial philosophy associated with Brown-era appointees to Riverside County Superior Court as a contextual reference point, while recognizing that individual judicial behavior varies independently of appointing authority. No assumptions about her substantive legal positions should be drawn from the appointment alone. Attorneys should prioritize speaking with colleagues who have appeared before Judge Cho in Riverside County Superior Court. Direct practitioner accounts from the local bar — particularly those with experience in her assigned department — will provide more actionable intelligence than this profile can currently offer.

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  Obtain and Read the June 2024 Daily Journal Article

  The Daily Journal article titled 'Giving Chances' is the only substantive public characterization of Judge Cho's judicial work available in reviewed sources. Reading it in full is the single highest-value research step available before an appearance.

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  Consult Local Riverside County Practitioners

  Attorneys with recent experience in Judge Cho's courtroom are the most reliable source of behavioral intelligence. Contact colleagues through the Riverside County Bar Association or local litigation networks before any significant hearing.

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  Review Her Recent Docket Through Court Records

  Pull recent case activity from the Riverside County Superior Court online docket to identify ruling patterns, motion outcomes, and procedural tendencies across her recent cases.

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  Confirm Current Department Assignment

  Verify her current department and subject matter assignment directly with the Riverside County Superior Court clerk's office, as this information was not available in the reviewed sources.

• ›Confirm the correct department and courtroom location with the clerk before your appearance, as assignment details were not available in the reviewed sources.
• ›Arrive prepared with thorough knowledge of your record and procedural posture, as no data exists to indicate tolerance for unprepared counsel.
• ›Review Riverside County Superior Court local rules in full prior to any appearance, as local rule compliance is a baseline expectation in all Riverside departments.