Hon. Stephen Kaus (Ret.) brings more than 50 years of legal experience—including 12 years on the Alameda County Superior Court—to his JAMS practice as a mediator, arbitrator, and court-appointed neutral. As a direct calendar judge managing 600 to 800 active cases, he presided over complex multiparty disputes, bench and jury trials, and numerous settlement conferences. His experience as both judge and advocate allows him to analyze legal issues efficiently and facilitate pragmatic resolutions.