Judge Armen Tamzarian: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 180778 (December 1995)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Armen Tamzarian is an associate justice for the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Four[1]. Tamzarian was appointed to that court by Governor Gavin Newsom on May 7, 2025, filling the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Helen Zukin to Presiding Justice[2].

Before his elevation to the Court of Appeal, Tamzarian served on the Los Angeles County Superior Court, where former Governor Jerry Brown had appointed him on December 5, 2013, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Dudley W. Gray II[1]. His assignments there included family law, civil trial, and civil independent calendar departments[1]. During his Superior Court service, he presided over more than 100 jury and non-jury trials[1].

Educational background

Tamzarian earned a B.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1988, where he double-majored in business and finance and history[1]. At Southwestern Law School, he completed a J.D. in 1995 on a full-tuition merit scholarship[1]. While in law school, he served as an associate editor of the Southwestern University Law Review from 1994 to 1995[1]. He also externed for Harry L. Hupp at the United States District Court for the Central District of California[1]. That year, he was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 1995).

Career history

After law school, Tamzarian began his legal career as a research attorney for the Los Angeles County Superior Court (1996 to 1997)[1]. In 1997, he joined Case, Knowlson, Jordan & Wright LLP (1997 to 2002) as an associate, focusing on business, real estate, employment, and professional malpractice litigation, as well as constitutional law[1]. Following that role, he became a partner at Case, Knowlson, Jordan & Wright LLP (2002 to 2008)[1].

In 2008, Tamzarian transitioned to the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, as a senior appellate court attorney[1]. He later served as lead attorney to Justice Patti Kitching in Division Three and remained in that position until his appointment to the bench[1]. Alongside that work, he served as an adjunct associate professor of law at Southwestern Law School, teaching appellate process and brief drafting[3].

His memberships have included the American Bar Association, the Armenian Bar Association, and the Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region[4]. He also served on the ANCA Grassroots Conference Committee[4].

Personal life

Tamzarian was born in Kuwait City, Kuwait, and his grandparents fled Armenia during World War I[4]. He is Armenian American[4].

Outside the courtroom, he has been active in the Armenian-American community[4]. Profiles have described him as married and as the parent of one adult child[4].

Tamzarian is registered as a Democrat.

References

[1] California Courts — Biography of Justice Armen Tamzarian
[2] Governor of California Press Release (May 7, 2025)
[3] Southwestern Law School — Adjunct Faculty Profile
[4] Asbarez — Gov. Brown Appoints Armen Tamzarian to LA County Superior Court

Recent Rulings by Hon. Armen Tamzarian

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Tentative Ruling:

    Defendants’ Motion to Seal Exhibits 1, 2, 3, and 4 to Schein Reply Declaration ISO Plaintiffs’ Motion for Sanctions and Contents Thereto Referred to in Plaintiffs’ Reply Brief

    Defendants move to seal exhibits 1-4 to the Schein Reply Declaration and four portions of the rep...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Tentative Ruling

    Defendants’ Motion to Compel the Deposition of Plaintiff Robert Harlow and for Monetary Sanctions

    Defendants Goodchild & Duffy, APLC, Jack Goodchild, and Patrick Duffy move to compel plaintiff to appear for his deposition, to produce the documents requested in the notice of...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Tentative Ruling:

    Defendants Venkat Devineni; Global Soft Technologies, LLC; Nucleus Erudition and Research Corp.; and Quantilus, Inc.’s Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint

    CCP § 428.50 provides that a cross-complaint against the plaintiff must be filed before or at the same time as th...

  • Jul 30, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Tentative Ruling:

    Plaintiff Peter D. Lupo applies ex parte “for an order to advance the hearing date on Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents.” This motion has not yet been filed, though a hearing on the motion has been reserved on November 3, 2021.

    Calif...

  • Jun 21, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Tentative Ruling:

    Plaintiff Roger Swain’s Ex Parte Application for an Order (1) Compelling Deposition of Defendant KMA’s Person Most Qualified; and (2) Requesting Leave to Amend Second Amended Complaint; or in the Alternative, Continuing Trial and All Related Dates

    The court having read the...

  • Jun 11, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Tentative Ruling

    Plaintiff Gabriel Flores’s Motion for Terminating Sanctions, or in the Alternative, Issue or Evidentiary Sanctions

    The court having read the papers and heard the arguments rules as follows:

    Plaintiff moves for terminating sanctions (or lesser sanctions) against defe...

  • Apr 29, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Tentative Ruling

    Plaintiff Jerry Chavez’s Motion for Order Granting Leave to File a Third Amended Complaint

    The court having read the papers and heard the arguments rules as follows:

    Plaintiff moves for leave to file a third amended complaint that would add a new seventh cause of ac...

  • Apr 29, 2021 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

    Rivas-Stoller Equities, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Andrew Nathan Schwartzberg, et al Defendants.

    Related cross-action

    Case No. 19STCV21477

    [TENTATIVE] ORDER RE: DEFENDANTS’ DEMURRER AND MOTION TO STRIKE<...

  • Apr 23, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Tentative Ruling

    Plaintiff Citizen Bank N.A.’s Request for Default Judgment Against Defendants Seth R. Greenfield and A.R. Greenfield

    The court having read the papers rules as follows:

    On November 6, 2019, the court entered defaults against defendants Seth R. Greenfield and A.R. Gre...

  • Apr 23, 2021 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

    Golden State Seafood, Inc., Plaintiff, v. William Cohen and Jamie R. Schloss, Defendants.

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    Case No. BC707628

    [TENTATIVE] ORDER RE: MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS

    Date: April 23, 2...

  • Apr 06, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Tentative Ruling:

    Plaintiffs Luis Gilberto Guarderas and Eun Yong Lee’s Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement

    The court having read the papers and there being no opposition rules as follows:

    Background

    This case is a dispute over purchase of a condominium: 727 Es...

  • Mar 09, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Tentative Ruling:

    Defendant Luminit, LLC’s Motions to Compel: (1) Non-Party Witness Nicole Fu to Appear and Testify at Deposition and Produce Documents; and (2) Inspection Demand

    The court having read the papers and heard the arguments rules as follows:

    Plaintiff and non-party Fu fi...

  • Mar 08, 2021 Los Angeles County

    [TENTATIVE] ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION

    This is an employment discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination case. Plaintiff Spencer Ruskin is a former employee of defendant Scorpion Design, LLC (Scorpion). Defendants Steve Levitt and Darrin Sennott are allegedly ...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Armen Tamzarian

On April 29, 2026 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Status

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2026

On April 28, 2026 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 28, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2026

On April 28, 2026 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 28, 2026

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Active

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

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Aug 28, 2026

On April 27, 2026 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Status

Active

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2026

On April 27, 2026 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 27, 2026

Status

Active

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2026

On April 24, 2026 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2026

On April 24, 2026 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2026

On April 24, 2026 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Status

Active

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026

On April 23, 2026 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 29, 2026

On April 23, 2026 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 29, 2026

On April 22, 2026 a medical malpractice - physicians & surgeons (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Status

Active

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Medical Malpractice - Physicians & Surgeons (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026

On April 22, 2026 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 22, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026

On April 21, 2026 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Status

Active

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2026

On April 21, 2026 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026

On April 21, 2026 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026

On April 20, 2026 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026

On April 20, 2026 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026

On April 20, 2026 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2026

On April 20, 2026 an insurance coverage (not complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 24, 2026

On April 17, 2026 a petition to compel/confirm/vacate arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2026

On April 17, 2026 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2026

On April 17, 2026 an insurance coverage (not complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 24, 2026

On April 16, 2026 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2026

On April 16, 2026 a legal malpractice (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Armen Tamzarian presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Legal Malpractice (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2026