Judge Christine J. Gonong: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Christine J. Gonong is a commissioner for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California.


Prior to joining the bench, she was the director of law and motion at Nguyen Lawyers, ALC, a boutique plaintiff-side firm that specializes in complex litigation involving catastrophic injuries. Before that, she was a litigation associate in the Los Angeles office of Jones Day (2006 to 2009).


Gonong also gained appellate experience as a law clerk to the Hon. Mario R. Ramil with the Supreme Court of the State of Hawai’i (2002) and the Hon. Jaqueline H. Nguyen with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2012 to 2014). In addition, she was a career law clerk for the United States District Court for the Central District of California, clerking for the Hon. S. James Otero (2003 to 2006), Hon. Dale S. Fischer (2009), and Hon. Jacqueline H. Nguyen (2011 to 2012).


Gonong taught Legal Writing and Advocacy as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, and business law at Los Angeles Valley College.


She received a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1999. Gonong went on to complete a J.D. at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2002. While a law student, she was the Notes and Managing Editor of the Hastings Law Journal. Gonong was also the recipient of the Hastings Academic Excellence Award and the Raymond L. Ocampo, Jr. Scholarship by the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California.


She was admitted to practice in California, the United States Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.


Her memberships have included the Philippine American Bar Association (past president), the Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance Board of Governors, the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (secretary), and the American Bar Foundation (Fellow).


She served as a member of the California Lawyers Association Committee on Administration of Justice and the Asian Jewish Initiative Planning Committee of the Anti-Defamation League.


Gonong was named a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine in 2008.


She was born in the Philippines and immigrated to the United States at the age of sixteen.

Recent Cases by Hon. Christine J. Gonong

On August 30, 2023 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 30, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On July 13, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 21, 2023

On July 12, 2023 an other family law (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Family Law (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 21, 2023

On March 3, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2023

On August 26, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 26, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Central Civil West

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On August 25, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Central Civil West

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On August 25, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On August 25, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Central Civil West

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2023

On August 22, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Central Civil West

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On August 22, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Central Civil West

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On August 18, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Christine J. Gonong Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christine J. Gonong

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On August 18, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Christine J. Gonong Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christine J. Gonong

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On August 10, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 10, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Central Civil West

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On August 10, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 10, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On August 3, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 03, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Christine J. Gonong Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christine J. Gonong

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2023

On August 1, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Aug 01, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Christine J. Gonong Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christine J. Gonong

Court

Central Civil West

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On July 28, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Christine J. Gonong Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christine J. Gonong

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On July 20, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Christine J. Gonong Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christine J. Gonong

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2023

On July 15, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Christine J. Gonong Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christine J. Gonong

Court

Central Civil West

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On July 14, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Christine J. Gonong Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christine J. Gonong

Court

Central Civil West

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On July 12, 2022 a dcss - uifsa (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DCSS - UIFSA (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2023

On July 11, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Jul 11, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Christine J. Gonong Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christine J. Gonong

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On July 8, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2022

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Christine J. Gonong Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christine J. Gonong

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2023

On July 7, 2022 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Christine J. Gonong presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Christine J. Gonong Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Christine J. Gonong

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 25, 2023

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