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Criminal Courts Building

Felony DUI and serious criminal defense at the downtown Los Angeles Criminal Courts Building (Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center).

Felony filings, injury DUIs and probation violations at downtown LA require early preparation. Free confidential review before your first appearance.

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Judicial Officers

Permanent assignments listed by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Temporary assignments may differ.

Name Title Department Phone
Ahnn, Michelle M. Judge MU (213) 628-7776
Armendariz, Maria Lucy Judge 038 (213) 628-7738
Arnold, Mark S. Judge 115 (213) 628-7415
Ashvanian, Armenui A. Judge 032 (213) 628-7732
Bennett, Francis Judge 035 (213) 628-7735
Bensinger, Kerry Judge 117 (213) 628-7417
Bianco, James Judge 044 (213) 680-7644
Bork, Terry A. Judge 128 (213) 628-7428
Brazil, Deborah S. Judge 112 (213) 628-7412
Chavira, Melanie Judge 046 (213) 628-7746
Coen, Ronald S. Judge 101 (213) 628-7401
Coen, Sean D. Judge 121 (213) 628-7421
Cooley, Shannon K. Judge 041 (213) 628-7741
De Witt, Susan J. Judge 034 (213) 628-7734
Edwards, Drew E. Judge 127 (213) 628-7427
Ellenberg, Sarah J. Judge 054 (213) 628-7754
Escobedo, Mildred Judge 126 (213) 628-7426
Feeney, Jill Judge 036 (213) 628-7736
Fidler, Larry Paul Judge 106 (213) 628-7406
Fields, David R. Judge 111 (213) 628-7411
Garcia, Michael Judge 129 (213) 628-7429
Harris, H. Elizabeth Commissioner 047 (213) 628-7747
Herriford, David Judge 132 (213) 628-7432
Hizami, David E. Judge 050 (213) 628-7750
Hunter, Eleanor J. Judge 109 (213) 628-7409
Jacke II, H. Clay Judge 104 (213) 628-7404
Jurado, Ray G. Judge 130 (213) 628-7430
Kerlin, Karla D. Judge 114 (213) 628-7414
Korn, Renee Judge 118 (213) 628-7418
Lench, Lisa B. Judge 110 (213) 628-7410
Lomeli, George Gonzalez Judge 107 (213) 628-7407
Matsumoto, Alison S. Judge 116 (213) 628-7416
McGonigle, Theresa R. Judge 030 (213) 628-7730
Nguyen, Kim L. Judge 124 (213) 628-7424
O'Sullivan, Danielle Colon Judge 048 (213) 628-7748
Ohta, Sam Judge 108 (213) 628-7408
Olmedo, Charlaine F. Judge 105 (213) 628-7405
Ostiller, Cathy J. Judge 037 (213) 628-7737
Priver, Laura F. Judge 125 (213) 628-7425
Quinones, Connie R. Judge 133 (213) 628-7433
Ro, Esther K. Judge 052 (213) 628-7752
Rosales, Olivia Judge 123 (213) 628-7423
Santiso, Jannet Perez Judge 040 (213) 628-7740
Sarabia, Karla Judge 045 (213) 628-7745
Sario, Alexander P. Judge 053 (213) 628-7753
Segall, Wendy Judge 033 (213) 628-7733
Seng, Jana M. Judge 056 (213) 628-7756
Stennis, Kevin Judge 043 (213) 628-7743
Sztraicher, Gustavo N. Judge 113 (213) 628-7413
Torrealba, Shelly Judge 042 (213) 628-7742
Veals, Craig E. Judge 122 (213) 628-7422
Verastegui, Yvette Judge 100 (213) 628-7400
Weinstein, Michael D. Judge 031 (213) 628-7731
Wilson, Victoria B. Judge 119 (213) 628-7249

Source: LA Court judicial officers listing

Downtown Los Angeles Criminal Court

The Criminal Courts Building handles many serious criminal matters, including felony filings and cases that require more intensive preparation. For DUI-related cases, this may include felony DUI, DUI with injury, probation violations or cases with aggravating allegations.

A strong defense in this courthouse requires organized discovery review, attention to preliminary hearing strategy and early identification of issues that can reduce exposure.

Felony-Level Preparation

We review police reports, body camera footage, collision evidence, medical records, toxicology, witness statements, prior conviction records and mitigation before deciding how to challenge the case.

Free Case Review Before Downtown Court

If your case is assigned to the Criminal Courts Building, do not wait until arraignment to understand the exposure. We review citations, DMV notices and prior history to identify urgent deadlines and the strongest defense path.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What cases go to the Criminal Courts Building in Los Angeles?

Many felony criminal matters and serious DUI cases, including felony DUI, DUI with injury and certain probation violations, are handled at the downtown Criminal Courts Building.

Can you help before my first court date downtown?

Yes. Early review helps preserve video, request discovery and prepare mitigation before prosecutors set the tone of the case.

Get Help Before Deadlines Pass

A quick consultation can help you understand your options and protect your rights.

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