Judge Audra M. Mori: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

2nd District Court of Appeal, Department Division Four

CA Bar #: 162850 (December 1992)

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

The Hon. Audra M. Mori is an associate justice of the California Second District Court of Appeal (Division Four). She was nominated to the seat by Governor Gavin Newsom in January 2023 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Thomas Willhite (Ret.). Her nomination was confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments in April 2023.


Prior to her nomination, Mori presided as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court, a position to which she was appointed by former Governor Jerry Brown in 2018.


She is registered without party preference.


Mori received her B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1989. She went on to earn her J.D. from Cornell Law School in 1992.


After graduating from law school, Mori became an associate at Brobeck, Phleger, and Harrison (1992 to 1994). She then began a two-year clerkship with the Hon. Richard W. Goldberg with the U.S. Court of International Trade. Mori completed her clerkship in 1996 and went on to become an associate at Andrews Kurth LLP. Two years later she joined the law firm Preston, Gates, and Ellis LLP, where she practiced as an associate and a partner for the firm until 2002. Mori also partnered with Piper Rudnick LLP for two years. Then, in 2005, she became a partner at Perkins Coie LLP. Mori practiced copyright, trademark, and general commercial litigation for over twelve years for the firm, where she was made a managing partner of the Los Angeles office in 2017.


Some of her many memberships have included the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, past president of the Japanese American Bar Association, the Bet Tzedek Justice Ball Planning Committee, as well as her local and state bar associations.


Mori was named among the Best Lawyers Under 40 in 2005 by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association and was also named a Southern California Super Lawyer from 2005 to 2010 by Law & Politics Magazine.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Audra M. Mori

  • Sep 09, 2021 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES – CENTRAL DISTRICT

    STEVEN GONZALEZ, Plaintiff, v. DEL AMO CONSTRUCTION, INC., ET AL., Defendants.

    Case No.: 20STCV03161 (c/w 20STCV08828)

    ORDER TRANSFERRING COMPLICATED PERSONAL INJURY (PI) CASE TO AN IN...

  • Sep 01, 2021 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

    CARLOS ALONSO, Plaintiff(s), vs. ACCESS SERVICES, INCORPORATED, ET AL., Defendant(s).

    CASE NO: 19STCV09657 (R/T 20STCV13206 and 20STCV13191)

    [TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING UNOPPOSED MOTION...

  • Sep 01, 2021 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

    TONY FAITRO, Plaintiff(s), vs. HOME DEPOT USA, INC., ET AL., Defendant(s).

    CASE NO: BC686363

    [TENTATIVE] ORDER DENYING MOTION TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE WITH SUBPOENA WITHOUT PREJUDICE

    ...

  • Sep 01, 2021 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

    DONALD AULT, Plaintiff(s), vs. MARCO A. NIEBLA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

    CASE NO: BC723023

    [TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO VACATE DEFAULT

    Dept. 31

    8:30 a.m.

    S...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

    ERIC DYER, ET AL., Plaintiff(s), vs. JAVIER ORTEGA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

    CASE NO: 18STCV03535

    [TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTIONS TO COMPEL

    Dept. 31

    8:30 a....

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

    ANDREA EVA MAGYAR, ET AL., Plaintiff(s), vs. KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICAL

    CENTER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

    CASE NO: 19STCV32822

    [TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    <...

  • Aug 19, 2021 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

    CHEYANNE CLUNEY, Plaintiff(s), vs. SOROUR DMD PC., ET AL., Defendant(s).

    Case No.: BC652583

    [TENTATIVE] ORDER

    Dept. 31

    1:30 p.m.

    August 19, 2021

    1. Background F...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Audra M. Mori

On January 4, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

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

Jan 07, 2024

On January 4, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

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

Jan 07, 2024

On January 4, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

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

Jan 07, 2024

On January 4, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

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

Jan 07, 2024

On January 4, 2024 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 Audra M. Mori presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

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

Jan 07, 2024

On January 4, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

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

Jan 07, 2024

On January 4, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

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

Jan 07, 2024

On January 3, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

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

Jan 07, 2024

On January 3, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

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

Jan 07, 2024

On January 3, 2024 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jan 03, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2024

On December 29, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

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

Dec 29, 2023

On December 29, 2023 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 Audra M. Mori presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

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

Jan 26, 2024

On December 29, 2023 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 Audra M. Mori presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

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

Dec 29, 2023

On December 29, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Superior

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

Dec 29, 2023

On December 22, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 22, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Jan 30, 2024

On December 22, 2023 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 22, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On December 22, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 22, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Jan 30, 2024

On December 21, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Jan 27, 2024

On December 21, 2023 a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death - uninsured motorist (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death - Uninsured Motorist (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On December 21, 2023 an intentional infliction of emotional distress (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On December 21, 2023 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 Audra M. Mori presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

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

Jan 30, 2024

On December 21, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Jan 26, 2024

On December 21, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Jan 30, 2024

On December 20, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Audra M. Mori presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Dec 20, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Audra M. Mori Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Audra M. Mori

Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Jan 27, 2024

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