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Court Locations

Court location guidance for clients with DUI and criminal defense matters in Los Angeles County courthouses.

Find the court connected to your case, review the judicial officer information and learn what to expect before your first appearance.

Judicial Officers by Courthouse

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

Airport Court

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Almada, Manuel A. Judge · Dept. 093 (310) 725-3047
Brougham, Cathryn F. Judge · Dept. 031 (310) 725-3041
Burghardt, Joseph J. Judge · Dept. 083 (310) 725-3091
Cooper III, James P. Commissioner · Dept. 073 (310) 725-3043
Dybwad, Christopher W. Judge · Dept. 070 (310) 725-3096
Giza, Alexander C. D. Judge · Dept. 072 (310) 725-3098
Gonzalez, Liliana H. Judge · Dept. 092 (310) 725-3046
Hammond, Melissa R. Judge · Dept. 090 (310) 725-3044
Kim, Lana S. Judge · Dept. 071 (310) 725-3097
Sadler, William L. Judge · Dept. 080 (310) 725-3015
Schwartz, Keith L. Judge · Dept. 030 (310) 725-3040

Source: LA Court judicial officers listing

Van Nuys

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Aharonov, Amir Judge · Dept. J Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4605
Amerian, Michael R. Judge · Dept. O Van Nuys - West (818) 901-4606
Badhan-Smith, Neetu S. Judge · Dept. R Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6817
Berger, David A. Judge · Dept. 101 Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6801
Blancarte, James E. Judge · Dept. C Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4682
Blanco, Alicia Y. Judge · Dept. 121 Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6821
Brandolino, Joseph A. Judge · Dept. F Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6833
Cotton, Huey P. Judge · Dept. A Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4603
Dohi, Gregory A. Judge · Dept. E Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6823
Edber, Diego H. Judge · Dept. 122 Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6822
Ellenberg, Sarah J. Judge · Dept. 100 Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6800
Freixes, Graciela Judge · Dept. Q Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4617
Harmon, Eric Judge · Dept. 107 Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6997
Harwin, Michael B. Judge · Dept. M Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4616
Jesic, Michael V. Judge · Dept. S Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6827
Kirschner, Richard H. Judge · Dept. G Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6814
Lewis, Terrance T. Judge · Dept. 120 Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6820
Mandel, Elaine W. Judge · Dept. B Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4614
Mikikian, Seza Judge · Dept. H Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4734
Montalban, Adan Judge · Dept. 113 Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6813
Mordetzky, Marilyn M. Commissioner · Dept. K Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4615
Moskowitz, Karen Judge · Dept. I Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4732
Mulcahy, Dennis E. Commissioner · Dept. 115 Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6815
Neal, Reginald Judge · Dept. 102 Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6802
Park, Amanda S. Judge · Dept. Y Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4676
Rodriguez, Gilbert Judge · Dept. 119 Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6819
Rubinson, Thomas Judge · Dept. N Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6806
Salehi, Mahin V. Commissioner · Dept. L Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4625
Salkin, Valerie Judge · Dept. U Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4608
Schneider, Alan Judge · Dept. V Van Nuys - West (818) 989-6818
Streimer, Laura Commissioner · Dept. D Van Nuys - East (818) 901-4602

Source: LA Court judicial officers listing

Criminal Courts Building

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

Source: LA Court judicial officers listing

Torrance

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Bosley, Gia G. Judge · Dept. 011 (310) 787-3711
Byrum, Maria R. Judge · Dept. 005 (310) 787-3705
Carter, Amy N. Judge · Dept. G (310) 787-3714
Cho, Tony Judge · Dept. J (310) 787-3715
Ellison, Laura Judge · Dept. C (310) 787-3732
Fox, Brad Miles Commissioner · Dept. 003 (310) 787-3703
Guzman, Hector M. Judge · Dept. F (310) 787-3723
Honeycutt, Alan B. Judge · Dept. E (310) 787-3830
Kelley, Kelly M. Judge · Dept. 002 (310) 787-3702
Lonergan, John J. Judge · Dept. 008 (310) 787-3725
Reinert, David K. Judge · Dept. P (310) 787-3717
Sokolov, Thomas R. Judge · Dept. 004 (310) 787-3704
Tanaka, Gary Y. Judge · Dept. M (310) 787-3716
Taylor, Eric C. Judge · Dept. A (310) 787-3712

Source: LA Court judicial officers listing

Inglewood

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Brookens, Christmas Judge · Dept. 006 (310) 419-1306
Hall, Tamara Judge · Dept. 005 (310) 419-1305
Hudson, Altus W. Judge · Dept. O (310) 419-1316
Koury, Joel C. Commissioner · Dept. 004 (310) 419-1304
Shapiro, Victoria C. Judge · Dept. 008 (310) 419-1308
Veasey, Glenda Commissioner · Dept. 001 (310) 419-1301
Williams, Renee Judge · Dept. 007 (310) 419-1307
Wright, Victor L. Judge · Dept. 002 (310) 419-1302
Young, Lowynn Judge · Dept. 003 (310) 419-1303

Source: LA Court judicial officers listing

Why the Courthouse Matters

DUI and criminal cases are shaped by the courthouse where they are filed. Local calendars, courtroom assignments, prosecutor practices, check-in procedures and judicial preferences can all affect how a case moves.

Knowing the court early helps us prepare the right documents, review local expectations and explain what the client should bring, where to go and what deadlines matter.

What We Help Clients Prepare

Before court, we review citations, release paperwork, DMV notices, police reports, prior case history and any proof of enrollment, treatment, insurance, restitution or mitigation that may help the defense.

For each listed court, the page includes judicial officer information so clients can better understand the courthouse structure tied to their case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to go to court?

In many misdemeanor DUI matters, an attorney may be able to appear for you. Whether that applies depends on the charge, court and facts of the case.

Can a DUI charge be reduced?

Many cases are resolved through negotiation, but the result depends on the evidence, prior history, court and prosecutor. The goal is to find weaknesses and push for the best available outcome.

What should I do first?

Speak with a defense attorney quickly, especially if your license may be at risk. DMV deadlines can arrive before the first court date.

Get Help Before Deadlines Pass

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

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