Judge Charles Q. Clay III: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 146767 (June 1990)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Charles Q. Clay, III is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. He was appointed to the bench in 2002 by former Governor Gray Davis. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Arnold Gold (Ret.).


Judge Clay graduated with his B.A. in broadcast journalism from the University of Southern California in 1985. After graduating from college, Clay worked as a television news writer and producer. He then went on to earn his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law in 1989.


Clay became an attorney for the law firm of Rezak and Katofsky for a brief stint in 1994.


He then joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in August of that year. Clay served as a deputy district attorney for the D.A.'s office until his appointment to the bench in 2002. During his 8 years as a deputy D.A., Clay spent two years assigned to the Justice System Integrity Division where he prosecuted cases involving misconduct by government officials and police officers.


During his time as a civil litigator, Clay did pro bono work for Bet Tzedek Legal Services.


His memberships have included the National Association of Black Prosecutors, the John M. Langston Bar Association, and the Constitutional Rights Foundation.

Recent Cases by Hon. Charles Q. Clay III

On January 27, 2022 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2023

On January 26, 2022 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 30, 2023

On January 20, 2022 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 18, 2023

On January 3, 2022 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2023

On January 3, 2022 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2023

On December 16, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2021

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On December 16, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2021

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2023

On December 15, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 15, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 22, 2023

On December 13, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 13, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On December 10, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 10, 2021

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On December 9, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 09, 2021

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2023

On December 9, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 09, 2021

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2023

On December 3, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On December 2, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On December 2, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On December 2, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2021

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2023

On December 2, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On December 2, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On December 2, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On December 2, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On December 2, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On December 1, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 01, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On December 1, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Dec 01, 2021

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2023

On November 30, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Charles Q. Clay III presiding.

Filed

Nov 30, 2021

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

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