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Nov. 6, 2026

George Hernandez brings a competitor's spirit and a judge's patience to dispute resolution

The retired Alameda County judge draws on more than three decades on the bench to help parties navigate difficult disputes, combining an evaluative approach with empathy and a firm command of the rules of evidence.

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George Hernandez brings a competitor's spirit and a judge's patience to dispute resolution

Career Highlights: Served on Alameda Superior Court 1990-2017.

Law School: UC Hastings

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Decades after playing soccer for UC Berkeley, retired judge George C. Hernandez still brings a competitive spirit to his work as a private neutral. But these days, the contests are more cerebral than physical.

"You don't have to love your teammates. In fact, very often, you hate your teammates, but you work together," Hernandez said with a chuckle, recalling his days on the soccer pitch. "And the other side - you run into them and you knock them down... (continued)

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