May
29
John J. Nazarian and Nazarian and Associates is supporting Commissioner Harvey Silberman for Los Angeles Superior Court. Commissioner Silberman has demonstrated sound legal decisions and compassion for dealing with family law issues and is just getting better! Harvey Silberman is without question the best choice for seat # 69.
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Mar
17
From the mailbag:
… Judge Shaller was an excellent Judge and had warned my ex last time to stop her shennanigans. I have an upcoming court date and Honorable Gail Fueler is now head of Department 67. Do judges leave notes on the cases that they pass onto new judges? Judge Shaller […]
Mar
6
John’s Rate-a-Judge: Rudolph Diaz, Dept. 83
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Several weeks ago I stopped in on Dept. 83 (LA Superior), the court of Judge Rudolph A. Diaz…this guy looks like a judge! Very distinguished with silver hair. He almost looks like one of my instructors at the police academy, a retired police detective from New York who could have been his brother. You know […]
Mar
4
John’s Rate-a-Judge: Commissioner Harvey A. Silberman
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Today I spent time in Commissioner Harvey A. Silberman’s court — Dept. #7 (L.A. Superior) — and this guy will raise his voice if he thinks you are not getting it! He has a great delivery, and for us sitting in the audience, there is humor here. None for you, unless your lawyer […]
Feb
26
From the mailbag:
Hi John,
Just accidentally came across your site and am interested in finding out the disposition of cases pending in Judge Shaller’s Dept 67? Does Judge Gail Feuer pick up from where Judge Shaller left off? I have a relative who’s case is coming up soon in Dept 67. Judge Shaller […]
Jan
27
An early Valentine for Commissioner Endman
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I was contacted by Beverly Hills lawyer Cary Goldstein who was a bit miffed about comments on Commissioner Endman. Goldstein says, “I like him…his decisions have been well thought out.” He tells us that The Commish likes to shoot the bull in chambers, and loves a good joke! Goldstein says when he is assigned to […]
Jan
9
Judge Gail R. Feuer: Here Comes the Judge!
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My first LA Superior Court visit for the New Year, 2008 was to her Honor Gail R. Feuer. Department 67 is now her domain and Judge Shaller is now sitting in Department 10 and looking very happy!
My first impression of Judge Feuer was “wow!” She has a presence and is savvy enough to […]
Dec
17
There goes the Judge! News Flash!
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Judge Frederick Shaller is leaving the Family Law Court (LA Superior Court), and this is going to be a real loss, people! This is a judge who is respected and very well-liked by the legal community. One lawyer tells me in no uncertain terms that this guy was a breath of fresh air and will […]
Dec
17
John’s Rate-a-Judge: Michael P. Linfield, LA Superior Court
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Having a little time on my hands, I hung out in Department 22, The Bench of Judge Michael Paul Linfield. There are two boxes of tissue on the “long table,” one at each end. One for the respondent and one for the petitioner…aka the former husband and wife…depending on who drops the hammer […]
Dec
12
John’s Rate-a-Judge: Kenneth Black, South District, Long Beach
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If ever there was a “Rock Star” in the judicial world, it is my opinion that Judge Kenneth Black would have that title! His court is never going to be boring as long as he is sitting in the #1 spot. Judge Black has coined many expressions from the bench, and I believe that I […]
Dec
7
John’s Rate-a-Judge: Commissioner James Endman, Dept. 84
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Poor Commissioner Endman, is he the Rodney Dangerfield of commissioners at Stanley Mosk (LA County Superior Court)? Once again, this week I have been told by two attorneys that going before this commish is painful! “Cantankerous” is the position of one legal eagle and the head of a very prestigious firm here in […]
Nov
29
John’s Rate-a-Judge: Mark Juhas
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On Monday, I had the opportunity to sit in the courtroom of Judge Mark A. Juhas, L.A. Superior Court, Dept. 43. Are we just lucky to have judges at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse who all seem so compassionate as this group? I have yet to find a judge who is not a little “likable.” Oh […]
Nov
8
A lawyer with spunk!
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Today (11.5.07) I happened to walk into Commissioner James D. Endman’s courtroom and watched as Frances L. Diaz, Esquire was being very persistent that the other side (male of course) had hidden several assets and the court was not all that concerned! She was as aggressive as she could be just short of […]
Nov
8
Donna Fields Goldstein, Judge
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One thing you realize entering Judge Goldstein’s court is this is court! She was very involved in the cases before her, figuring and adding and busy being sure she had it right. Sheesh! She is the judge, and it is too bad some are not as on top of their game as […]
Nov
8
Commissioner Gordon and Dept. 88
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Today I visited one of my favorite Commissioner/”Judges” and that is Scott Gordon in Dept. 88, his court room was packed, standing room only! How is it always like this? His bailiff is firm and so very polite, people were standing outside and being called in, it was like IKEA for family law […]