Judge Alexander H. Williams, III: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Alexander H. Williams, III (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Williams was appointed to the bench by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1984. He retired in 2008 and joined ADR Services as a mediator and arbitrator.


Over the course of his judicial career, Williams held assignments in the Settlement Court (2005 to 2008), the Unlimited Jurisdiction Civil Trial Court (1992 to 2005),a nd the Felony Criminal Trial Court (1984 to 1992).


Williams earned a B.A. from Yale University in 1966. He then completed an LL.B. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1969. During this time, Williams served as a police officer in Virginia Beach.


After graduating from law school, Williams spent the next six years as a judge advocate in the United States Navy, where he was stationed in Hawai’i and California. Then, in 1975, he joined the Office of the United States Attorney for the Central District of California. He started as an Assistant United States Attorney, rising through the ranks to become Chief of the Controlled Substance Unit and Chief Assistant United States Attorney (1980 to 1984).


During his tenure with the United States Attorney’s Office, Williams briefly served a stint as Chief of the Federal Department of Justice’s Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section in Washington, D.C. from 1979 to 1980.


His memberships have included the California Judges Association, the American Bar Association, the California Lawyers Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, the Southern California MediationAssociation, the Judge Advocates Association, the Military Officers Association of American, and the Association of the United States Navy. He has also sat on the Board of Directors of the California Dispute Resolution Council.


Williams was born and raised in Virginia. When not presiding over cases, he enjoys studying Spanish with his wife, a Court-Certified Spanish Interpreter.

Recent Cases by Hon. Alexander H. Williams, III

On February 3, 2020 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander H. Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2023

On January 10, 2020 a dcss - uifsa (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander H. Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Jan 10, 2020

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DCSS - UIFSA (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2023

On December 5, 2019 an other promissory note/collections case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander H. Williams, III presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 05, 2019

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2023

On July 30, 2014 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander H. Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Jul 30, 2014

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On February 23, 2007 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2007

Status

Dismissal

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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 21, 2023

On April 25, 2005 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2005

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2023

On March 25, 2005 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2005

Status

Dismissal

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On March 24, 2005 a fraud (no contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams presiding.

Filed

Mar 24, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On March 18, 2005 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2005

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2023

On February 9, 2005 a legal malpractice (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Legal Malpractice (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On February 1, 2005 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On October 29, 2004 a prdct liablty (not asbes,tox,envir (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Oct 29, 2004

Status

Removal

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Prdct Liablty (not asbes,tox,envir (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2005

On October 7, 2004 a petition to compel/confirm/vacate arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2004

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2023

On October 5, 2004 a premises liability (e.g.slip & fall) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander H. Williams presiding.

Filed

Oct 05, 2004

Status

Dismissal

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premises Liability (e.g.slip & fall) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 06, 2015

On September 13, 2004 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams presiding.

Filed

Sep 13, 2004

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2023

On September 9, 2004 a premises liablty (e.g. slip & fall (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Sep 09, 2004

Status

Dismissal

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premises Liablty (e.g. slip & fall (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 23, 2004

On September 1, 2004 an ins coverage (not complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Sep 01, 2004

Status

Removal

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Ins Coverage (not Complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2004

On August 31, 2004 a fraud (no contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Aug 31, 2004

Status

Dismissal

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 21, 2005

On August 27, 2004 an other employment complaint (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Aug 27, 2004

Status

Removal

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2004

On August 26, 2004 a breach contrct/warnty (sellr pltf) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Aug 26, 2004

Status

Dismissal

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach Contrct/Warnty (Sellr Pltf) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2004

On August 24, 2004 an other compl-not tort or complex (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Aug 24, 2004

Status

Dismissal

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Compl-not Tort or Complex (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 02, 2004

On August 20, 2004 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2004

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2022

On August 11, 2004 an other contract (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Aug 11, 2004

Status

Removal

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Contract (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2004

On August 4, 2004 an other real property rights case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Alexander Williams, III presiding.

Filed

Aug 04, 2004

Status

Consolidation

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property Rights Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2023

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