Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Department - Western Division, Rm. 780

Appointed By: Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Brianna F. Mircheff is a magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California[1]. Mircheff was appointed to the bench by the judges of the United States District Court for the Central District of California on April 18, 2023, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Paul L. Abrams[1].

Since joining the bench, Mircheff has presided over pretrial proceedings in Los Angeles, including discovery conferences and related motions[1].

Educational background

Mircheff earned a B.A. from Messiah College in 2001. At Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, she completed a J.D. in 2005. She was admitted to the State Bar of California (2006)[1].

Career history

After graduating from law school, Mircheff began her legal career as a judicial law clerk to Harry Pregerson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In 2006, she joined the Trial Unit of the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Central District of California as a deputy federal public defender, representing clients charged with a wide range of federal offenses.

Four years later, Mircheff transitioned to the office's Appeals Unit, where she handled direct appeals and managed officewide post-conviction litigation projects. The following year, she also served as the office's immigration specialist, a role she held concurrently with her appellate work through 2015.

In 2018, Mircheff became chief of writs and appeals. In that role, she oversaw the office's post-sentencing litigation, served on its management team, chaired the office's Ethics Committee, and managed the district's Criminal Justice Act Appellate Panel. Alongside those responsibilities, her caseload included direct appeals, habeas petitions, other post-conviction matters, and amicus work. Throughout her time at the office, she also maintained an active amicus practice.

Her professional memberships have included the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Federal Defenders.

Personal life

Outside the courtroom, Mircheff served as a mentor for The Appellate Project, focusing on increasing diversity in the appellate field.

References

[1] Central District of California News — Brianna Fuller Mircheff Appointed United States Magistrate Judge in the Central District of California

Recent Cases by Hon. Brianna Fuller Mircheff

On September 17, 2007 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Sep 17, 2007

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2008

On August 29, 2007 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Aug 29, 2007

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2011

On August 1, 2007 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Aug 01, 2007

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2007

On July 31, 2007 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2007

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2008

On July 25, 2007 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jul 25, 2007

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2007

On June 8, 2007 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2007

Status

Settlement

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2008

On June 7, 2007 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2007

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2008

On May 24, 2007 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2007

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 17, 2011

On April 6, 2007 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Apr 06, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2007

On April 6, 2007 a petition - custody & support of minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Apr 06, 2007

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Petition - Custody & Support of Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2007

On April 5, 2007 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2007

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 02, 2010

On January 31, 2007 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2007

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 13, 2010

On January 16, 2007 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jan 16, 2007

Status

Settlement

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2011

On January 16, 2007 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jan 16, 2007

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2007

On December 18, 2006 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Dec 18, 2006

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2013

On December 15, 2006 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Dec 15, 2006

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 08, 2009

On December 8, 2006 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Dec 08, 2006

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2020

On October 20, 2006 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2006

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2009

On September 27, 2006 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2006

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 21, 2016

On July 24, 2006 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2006

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 09, 2007

On July 20, 2006 a dissolution-domestic partnership w/o children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2006

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution-Domestic Partnership w/o children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 27, 2007

On July 17, 2006 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 04, 2006

On June 21, 2006 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2006

On June 15, 2006 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff presiding.

Filed

Jun 15, 2006

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 21, 2008