Judge Carol Boas Goodson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

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

Biography

The Hon. Carol Boas Goodson (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Goodson was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on January 11, 1981. She retired in 2017.


Prior to her appointment, Goodson served as deputy district attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.


Goodson earned a B.A. in anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1968. She then completed a J.D. at Western State College of Law in 1970.


Raised in Los Angeles, Goodson attended Hamilton High School. Her father, Maxwell S. Boas, was the dean of Western State College of Law.


Goodson enjoys children, art, and travel.

Recent Cases by Hon. Carol Boas Goodson

On March 22, 2021 an other family law (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Family Law (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2023

On February 28, 2020 an u.d. residential (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 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

Mar 01, 2021

On February 28, 2020 an u.d. residential (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 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

Feb 09, 2022

On January 30, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On January 10, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Jan 10, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On March 12, 2019 an auto (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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

Feb 09, 2022

On March 22, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 11, 2023

On May 5, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

May 05, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On May 4, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2017

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On May 4, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2022

On May 4, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2017

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 24, 2022

On May 3, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On May 3, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2017

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2023

On May 3, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2017

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On May 2, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On May 1, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2017

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2023

On May 1, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2017

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On May 1, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2017

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 24, 2022

On April 28, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2017

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2023

On April 28, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2017

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On April 28, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On April 28, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On April 28, 2017 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On April 28, 2017 a workplace violence prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Carol Boas Goodson presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Workplace Violence Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

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