Introduction
Judge McGuire joined Judicate West following over a decade of distinguished service on the Fresno County Superior Court. During her time on the bench, she spent five years in the Family Law Division and seven years in the Civil Division, overseeing hundreds of cases and presiding over numerous trials, as well as conducting settlement conferences on a regular basis. She also served on the Appellate Panel and the Court Executive Committee. Prior to her appointment, she was a partner at a law firm, handling complex civil rights and tort litigation in state and federal court.
Devoted to the legal community, Judge McGuire has contributed her time to multiple organizations in leadership positions. Notably, she is a past president of both the San Joaquin Valley Chapter’s Federal Bar Association and ABOTA and currently serves as a National Representative for ABOTA.
She describes her approach to private dispute resolution, stating: ” I consider myself to be friendly, positive, and a good communicator. With the knowledge and experience I acquired as a trial lawyer and judicial officer, I can help litigants resolve their disputes and reach a satisfactory resolution without the stress and expense of lengthy litigation and unpredictable results.”
Practice Areas
Experience Summary
Below is a sampling of the various matters Hon. Rosemary T. McGuire, Ret. presided over on the bench, tried as an attorney, or handled as a neutral.
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Hobbies & Interests
Judge McGuire and her husband are avid travelers and love to experience different cultures, food, and local sights. She is from a large family and enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren, sisters, and their families. She also loves to read and cook as well as play golf and pickleball.
Testimonials
"Judge McGuire was a very accomplished trial lawyer who was respected by both sides when she practiced law. When she went on the bench she kept that same reputation as fair and considered. She was President of her chapter of ABOTA and served as a National Representative for ABOTA for many years so her reputation is known to many lawyers. She is a great addition to the Judicate roster and will be a wonderful mediator and arbitrator because of her background and experience. "
- Past President of Orange County's Chapter of ABOTA
"I have tried cases before Judge McGuire and litigated cases with her before she took the bench. Judge McGuire has the ideal demeanor for a mediator. She is calm and composed and respectful of all parties’ positions. She also has the experience, both as a trial judge and trial attorney, to evaluate cases and to assist the parties in reaching a fair and reasonable resolution. She has my recommendation. "
- American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow and ABOTA Board Member
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