Judge Chesley N. McKay, Jr.: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Peter B. Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Chesley N. McKay, Jr. (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. McKay was initially appointed to the Antelope Municipal Court by former Governor Pete Wilson in 1994. He was subsequently elevated to the Superior Court two years later.


McKay earned a J.D. from the San Fernando Valley College of Law in 1982.


After graduating from law school, McKay worked as an associate in the Law Offices of Elizabeth Kaufman and the Law Offices of Edwin S. Saul. He also spent time as corporate counsel for WHB Chan & Co. Then, in 1984, he joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where he served as a deputy district attorney until his appointment to the bench.


McKay retired from the bench in 2004.

Recent Cases by Hon. Chesley N. McKay, Jr.

On October 14, 2003 a prdct liablty (not asbes,tox,envir (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Oct 14, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Prdct Liablty (not asbes,tox,envir (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2016

On October 10, 2003 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley 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

Feb 01, 2016

On October 7, 2003 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley 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

Feb 01, 2016

On October 6, 2003 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2016

On October 3, 2003 a petn to comp/conf arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Oct 03, 2003

Status

Judgment on Award

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petn to Comp/Conf Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On October 2, 2003 a petn to comp/conf arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Oct 02, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petn to Comp/Conf Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2016

On September 30, 2003 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Sep 30, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley 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

Jan 31, 2016

On September 29, 2003 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2004

On September 26, 2003 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Sep 26, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2016

On September 25, 2003 a petn relief from late claim law (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petn Relief from Late Claim Law (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Late Claim

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2016

On September 23, 2003 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2016

On September 22, 2003 a premises liablty (eg. slip & fall) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Sep 22, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premises Liablty (eg. Slip & Fall) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2016

On September 16, 2003 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2016

On September 12, 2003 a quiet title (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Sep 12, 2003

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Quiet Title (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Quiet Title

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2004

On September 11, 2003 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2003

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2023

On September 5, 2003 a petn to comp/conf arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Sep 05, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petn to Comp/Conf Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2016

On August 29, 2003 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Aug 29, 2003

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2003

On August 22, 2003 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2003

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2023

On August 15, 2003 a petn relief from late claim law (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petn Relief from Late Claim Law (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Late Claim

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2016

On August 15, 2003 an other compl-not tort or complex (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2003

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Compl-not Tort or Complex (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2003

On August 15, 2003 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2016

On August 14, 2003 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2003

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2023

On August 12, 2003 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Aug 12, 2003

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2003

On August 12, 2003 an intentional pi/pd/wd (eg. assault) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge CHESLEY N. McKAY, JR. presiding.

Filed

Aug 12, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Court

Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Intentional PI/PD/WD (eg. assault) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2016

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