Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 243763 (July 2006)

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

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Ashfaq G. Chowdhury is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Chowdhury was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on February 27, 2018, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Lloyd M. Nash[1].

On the bench, his assignments have included unlawful detainer and small claims matters at the Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse in Lancaster and an independent-calendar civil assignment at the Glendale Courthouse[2].

Educational background

Chowdhury earned a B.A. from Williams College. At Columbia Law School, he completed a J.D. in 2000[3]. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (July 2006).

Career history

After graduating from law school in 2000, Chowdhury clerked for the Hon. Richard N. Palmer on the Connecticut Supreme Court (2000 to 2001). He then served as a law clerk to the Hon. Frederic Block of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (2001 to 2003).

In 2003, Chowdhury entered private practice as an associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (2003 to 2005). He later joined Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (2005 to 2008). In 2008, he moved to Cole Pedroza LLP (2008 to 2010).

Chowdhury entered public service in 2010 as a deputy federal public defender with the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California. His work there included service in both the trial and appellate units[1]. He remained in that position until joining the bench.

Personal life

Chowdhury is registered as a Democrat[3].

References

[1] Office of the Federal Public Defender, Central District of California — Governor Brown Appoints Ashfaq “Ron” Chowdhury Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge
[2] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile of Ashfaq G. Chowdhury
[3] Ballotpedia — Ashfaq Chowdhury

Recent Cases by Hon. Ashfaq G. Chowdhury

On October 23, 2026 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2026

On October 23, 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 Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2026

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Superior

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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

Oct 23, 2026

On October 23, 2026 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2026

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Superior

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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

Oct 23, 2026

On October 23, 2026 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

On October 22, 2026 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2026

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Superior

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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

Oct 23, 2026

On October 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 Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 22, 2026

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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

Oct 22, 2026

On October 22, 2026 an other professional malpractice (not medical or legal) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Superior

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Court Category

Other Professional Malpractice (not medical or legal) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

On October 22, 2026 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2026

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Superior

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Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

On October 22, 2026 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 22, 2026

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Court Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

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

1 File
Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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Superior

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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

Oct 21, 2026

On October 21, 2026 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 21, 2026 a collections-purchased debt (charged off consumer debt purchased on or after january 1, 2014) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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Court Category

Collections-Purchased Debt (charged off consumer debt purchased on or after January 1, 2014) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 21, 2026 a collections-purchased debt (charged off consumer debt purchased on or after january 1, 2014) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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Court Category

Collections-Purchased Debt (charged off consumer debt purchased on or after January 1, 2014) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 21, 2026 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

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

1 File
Filed

Oct 20, 2026

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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

Oct 20, 2026

On October 20, 2026 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 20, 2026

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Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

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

1 File
Filed

Oct 20, 2026

Status

Active

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Superior

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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

Oct 21, 2026

On October 20, 2026 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 20, 2026

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

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Court Category

Petition for Change of Name/Change of Gender (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

On October 19, 2026 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Status

Active

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

On October 19, 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 Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 19, 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

Oct 19, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 19, 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

Oct 19, 2026

On October 19, 2026 an intentional infliction of emotional distress (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

On October 16, 2026 an other commercial/business tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 16, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2026