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Feb. 27, 2026

After four decades in the law, Marie Weiner finds a new rhythm in ADR

The former San Mateo County Superior Court judge reflects on life after the bench and how her trial experience shapes her work as a mediator, arbitrator and discovery master.

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After four decades in the law, Marie Weiner finds a new rhythm in ADR

Career Highlights: Retired February 29, 2024, San Mateo County Superior Court.
Commercial, real estate, insurance, healthcare, securities, employment, CEQA

Retired judge Marie S. Weiner needed a little time to catch up on sleep after stepping down from the San Mateo County Superior Court in February 2024.

"It took about six months," she said with a chuckle.

Tackling everything from criminal, drug court and appellate assignments to law and motion, environmental law and complex civil litigation calendars - along with an extended run as the civil supervising judge - Weiner spent 22 years on the bench. <... (continued)

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