Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 129515 (September 1987)

Appointed By: Pres. Donald J. Trump

Biography

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha is a district judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He was nominated to the federal bench by President Donald Trump on October 17, 2019, and confirmed by the United States Senate on December 20, 2020.


At the time of his nomination, Aenlle-Rocha was a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. He was appointed to the seat by former Governor Jerry Brown on May of 2017, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Jane L. Johnson (Ret.).


Aenlle-Rocha received a B.A. from Princeton University in 1983. He went on to complete a J.D. at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1986.


After graduating from law school, Aenlle-Rocha began his legal career as a deputy district attorney with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in 1987. During his tenure there, he held assignments in the Major Fraud Division and Central Trial Unit.


Then, in 1990, Aenlle-Rocha became an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida in Miami, where he remained until 1994. It was at that time, he joined the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California (1994 to 1999). As a federal prosecutor, Aenlle-Rocha helped train prosecutors in Venezuela on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.


He left the Department of Justice in 1999 to enter into private practice as an associate at Stephan, Oringher, Richman, & Theodora, PC (1999 to 2000). Aenlle-Roche was also a partner at McDermott, Will, & Emery, LLP (2000 to 2005) and White & Case, LLP (2005 to 2017). As a litigator, his areas of practice included complex civil litigation, white-collar crimes, securities, tax, health care providers, and environmental fraud issues.


In addition to his partnership role at White & Case, he did pro bono work for the firm and also provided pro bono legal assistance to the Los Angeles County Citizens' Commission.


His memberships have included the Mexican American Bar Foundation and the Clergy Misconduct Oversight Board for the Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese.


When Aenlle-Rocha was a small child his parents immigrated to the United States from Cuba.


He is a registered Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

On November 6, 2020 a petition to compel/confirm/vacate arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Nov 06, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition to Compel/Confirm/Vacate Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On November 3, 2020 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Nov 03, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 05, 2023

On October 29, 2020 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Oct 29, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2023

On October 13, 2020 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2023

On October 7, 2020 a petition to compel/confirm/vacate arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Oct 07, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition to Compel/Confirm/Vacate Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On September 15, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2023

On September 10, 2020 a negligent breach of contract/warranty (no fraud) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Negligent Breach of Contract/Warranty (no fraud) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Negligent Breach

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2022

On September 8, 2020 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Sep 08, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2023

On August 28, 2020 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 28, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2023

On July 24, 2020 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Jul 24, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2023

On July 20, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Jul 20, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2023

On July 20, 2020 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Jul 20, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On July 15, 2020 a petition to compel/confirm/vacate arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Jul 15, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition to Compel/Confirm/Vacate Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On July 1, 2020 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2023

On June 18, 2020 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Jun 18, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2023

On June 17, 2020 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2023

On June 16, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2023

On May 29, 2020 an other commercial/business tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

23 Files
Filed

May 29, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Commercial/Business Tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2023

On May 28, 2020 a petition to compel/confirm/vacate arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

28 Files
Filed

May 28, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition to Compel/Confirm/Vacate Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On May 15, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

15 Files
Filed

May 15, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2023

On May 15, 2020 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 15, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2023

On May 1, 2020 a defamation (slander/libel) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Defamation (slander/libel) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Slander,Libel,Defamation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2023

On April 28, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Apr 28, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2023

On April 22, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Apr 22, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha

Court

not found CA-Los Angeles

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2023

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