COVID-19 Court Updates
Court Hearings in all Litigation Types Continue to Ramp Up this Summer with the Help of Remote Appearances Trials Continued Under Terms of New Order in Effect Through August 10, 2020 Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile announced today he has received approval from Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye to issue a new emergency Order pursuant to [...]
Dear Valued Client, We hope that these court notices roundups have been helpful to you during this uncertain time. In order to help you find the information you need quicker and easier, we have created a COVID-19/Coronavirus Court Status Summary page with Court and Clerk-Records status, eFiling and dropbox availability and any other relevant information all in one place! [...]
Recognizing the economic and other hardships from the COVID-19 pandemic, Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile today extended his initial 90-day grace period to pay Traffic and Non-Traffic Infraction fines by an additional 60 days. The grace period is in effect through August 21. “The Court is making every effort to help people who may have [...]
The Probate Division at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, implemented the following changes on April 1, 2020: Judge Paul T. Suzuki was reassigned from Department 79 to Department 3. Judge Suzuki hears trials, evidentiary hearings, settlement conferences, and proceedings related thereto. Judge Ana Maria Luna was reassigned from Department 88 [...]
Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile today signed an updated General Order mandating facial coverings and social distancing requirements in all 38 Superior Court of Los Angeles County courthouses and courtrooms. Under the Order, all persons entering any courthouse or courtroom must wear a face-covering/mask over his or her nose and mouth at all times within [...]
In recognition of Independence Day, the courts, government offices, and most financial institutions will be closed on Friday, July 3rd (observed), and will resume operation on Monday, July 6th. First Legal remains a 365-day operation. Should you have an urgent request, contact us at 800.889.0111. Have a safe holiday from all of us at First Legal.
The Probate Division at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, implemented the following changes on April 1, 2020: Judge Paul T. Suzuki was reassigned from Department 79 to Department 3. Judge Suzuki hears trials, evidentiary hearings, settlement conferences, and proceedings related thereto. Judge Ana Maria Luna was reassigned from Department 88 [...]
Effective July 1, the Family Law Division at the Whittier Courthouse, 7339 S. Painter Avenue in Whittier, will implement the following changes: Judge James E. Horan will move from Department 301 to Department 201. Cases currently assigned to Judge Horan remain assigned to him for all purposes. Cases previously assigned to Judge Daniel Ramirez, who [...]
Dear Valued Client, We hope that these court notices roundups have been helpful to you during this uncertain time. In order to help you find the information you need quicker and easier, we have created a COVID-19/Coronavirus Court Status Summary page with Court and Clerk-Records status, eFiling and dropbox availability and any other relevant information all in one place! [...]
As of June 15, Stanley Mosk Courthouse Department 44, which previously handled miscellaneous Civil proceedings including post-judgment matters, is closed as a Civil department. Existing inventory and new filings will be assigned as follows: All post-judgment Civil matters will be assigned to the originating courtroom. Mechanics Liens, Labor Commission Appeals/Conferences, and Administrative Appeals will be [...]