Judge Brett C. Klein: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Brett C. Klein (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Klein was initially appointed to the Los Angeles Municipal Court by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1990. He was subsequently elevated to the Superior Court upon court unification in 2000. He retired on November 30, 2009.


In 2004, Klein was publicly admonished by the Commission on Judicial Performance in connection with rulings he made in a negligence case. He was later censured and barred from holding future judicial office in 2009. The Commission on Judicial Performance concluded that he abandoned his role as a neutral arbitrator and gave the appearance of being punitive toward an attorney in Cohen v. Windsor Fashions, Inc.


Klein earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.


After graduating from law school, Klein began his legal career as a law clerk for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He then relocated to Los Angeles, where he briefly worked as an attorney in private practice.


Then, in 1976, Klein joined the full-time faculty at the University of La Verne. He spent the next several years teaching courses in commercial law, corporations, bankruptcy, civil procedure, torts, and evidence. He worked in this capacity until 1986, at which time he became a writs attorney at the California Second District Court of Appeal.


Klein was raised in Falls Church (Virginia) and Bethesda (Maryland). Raised in a family of attorneys, his father worked as a lawyer in Washington, D.C. and his maternal grandfather, an immigrant from Russia, worked as an attorney in Brooklyn. Klein is a classical trumpeter and plays in chamber ensembles and orchestras, including the Los Angeles Lawyers’ Philharmonic.


He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Brett C. Klein

On March 5, 2020 an u.d. residential (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

U.D. RESIDENTIAL (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2021

On January 21, 2010 an auto (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Jan 21, 2010

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

AUTO (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2021

On November 6, 2009 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Nov 06, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Othr Breach Contr/Warr-not Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2016

On October 13, 2009 a breach rental/lease (not ud/evict) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach Rental/Lease (not UD/Evict) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Rental

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2016

On September 23, 2009 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Othr Breach Contr/Warr-not Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2016

On September 3, 2009 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2023

On August 26, 2009 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Aug 26, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On July 9, 2009 a breach contrct/warnty (sellr pltf) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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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

Aug 30, 2016

On June 29, 2009 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2009

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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

Feb 04, 2023

On June 26, 2009 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2009

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On June 23, 2009 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2009

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2023

On April 30, 2009 a breach rental/lease (not ud/evict) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2009

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach Rental/Lease (not UD/Evict) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Rental

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2015

On March 25, 2009 an other real property rights case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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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

Mar 07, 2016

On February 27, 2009 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 17, 2009

On January 5, 2009 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2009

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 08, 2021

On December 24, 2008 a sister state judgment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Dec 24, 2008

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Sister State Judgment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On December 22, 2008 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Dec 22, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 25, 2022

On December 1, 2008 a confession of judgment (non-domestic relations) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Dec 01, 2008

Status

Confession of Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Confession of Judgment (non-domestic relations) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On November 21, 2008 a legal malpractice (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Nov 21, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

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 12, 2023

On May 23, 2008 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On March 28, 2008 a breach of contract (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Mar 28, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 23, 2021

On February 6, 2008 a sister state judgment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2008

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Sister State Judgment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2023

On January 9, 2008 an other contract (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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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

Feb 16, 2016

On January 7, 2008 an other contractual dispute (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brett C. Klein presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2008

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

OTHER CONTRACTUAL DISPUTE (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

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