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Civility, Integrity and Professionalism
The Sacramento Valley Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates is dedicated to preserving the Civil Jury Trial System.
Our Mission
Since its inception in 1958, ABOTA’s primary mission has been the preservation of the right to a civil jury trial guaranteed by the 7th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.


Par for the Course: Sac ABOTA's Golf Tournament Highlights
What an incredible day on the greens! We're still buzzing from the excitement of our recent golf tournament, and we couldn't be more grateful for everyone who made this event such a tremendous success.
Jun 24


SacValley ABOTA Chapter travels to Redding for our membership mixer!
SacValley ABOTA Chapter travels to Redding for a membership mixer!
Jun 4


SacValley ABOTA sponsors and attends the Unity Bar of Sacramento
One of our favorite causes, SacValley ABOTA was thrilled to sponsor and attend the Unity Bar Summit.
Jun 4

Donate to the ABOTA Foundation
The ABOTA Foundation relies on the support of Fellows contributions to fulfill its mission. Your contribution makes a lasting impact on the generations to come.
Upcoming Events
- Jun 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – Aug 22, 2025, 11:00 PMZoomBias—whether we realize it or not—plays a powerful role in the courtroom. It can shape how juries perceive witnesses, how judges rule on motions, and how we as attorneys interact with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel. This MCLE-accredited training is designed specifically for attorneys who
- Thu, Jul 31Jul 31, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMDrivon Law School Courtroom, 6650 Inglewood Ave, Stockton, CA 95207, USAThe Sacramento Valley Chapter hopes to see you at our Annual Chapter Mixer in Stockton. In addition to Chapter Members, the San Joaquin Bench is invited to attend. This year's event will be highlighted by a special recognition of the Honorable Barbara A. Kronlund.
- Thu, Jul 31
- Tue, Aug 05
- Thu, Oct 16Oct 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PMSacramento, 1209 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USAChapter members are asked to attend the Annual Membership Meeting which will be held on October 16, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. The program will begin with a cocktail reception from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Please note, this is an ABOTA membe
- Fri, Oct 24Oct 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMSacramento, 3200 5th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817, USADon't miss out on the highly anticipated event, Masters in Trial, returning on October 24, 2025! This is your opportunity to sharpen your skills alongside esteemed local ABOTA trial attorneys and judges. Join us to elevate your trial expertise and make impactful connections in the legal community!
- Webinar on DemandWebinar on DemandZoomIn an era where generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is reshaping every industry, the legal profession is no exception. Plaintiff’s attorney Miles Cooper and Defense attorney Marshall Cole, will discuss ABA Formal Opinion 512 (7/29/24) which provides critical guidance for attorneys incorporating
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