Judge David B. Gelfound: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 144032 (December 1989)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. David B. Gelfound is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2007 by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger after an unsuccessful bid for a judicial position in 2000. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Victor Person (Ret.).


He is a registered Republican.


Judge Gelfound received his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. He went on to earn his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1989.


After graduating from law school, Gelfound would spend the next five years working as an associate for various law firms. They included the Law Offices of Oskar Stark from 1989 to 1991, Leonard and Sanchez from 1991 to 1992, West and Miyamoto from 1992 to 1992, and Mischel, Trock, and Associates from 1993 to 1994. During his time in private practice, he specialized in construction litigation and insurance defense cases.


Gelfound entered the public arena in 1994 after becoming a deputy district attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. During his thirteen years with the D.A.'s office, Gelfound served as a prosecutor in various divisions, which included juvenile delinquency, felony trials, as well as misdemeanor cases, before landing in the Hardcore Gang Division in 2000. While there, Gelfound would help prosecute gang-related murders, assist law enforcement in their efforts to suppress gang-related crimes, as well as help to develop gang prevention programs.

Recent Cases by Hon. David B. Gelfound

On May 3, 2024 a claims involving mass tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Claims Involving Mass Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

On May 3, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On May 3, 2024 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

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May 04, 2024

On May 3, 2024 a claims involving mass tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Claims Involving Mass Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On May 3, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2024

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Superior

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Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On May 3, 2024 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2024

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Superior

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Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On May 2, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 02, 2024

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Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a claims involving mass tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Superior

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Category

Claims Involving Mass Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On April 30, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 30, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 29, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a claims involving mass tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 29, 2024

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Category

Claims Involving Mass Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a claims involving mass tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 29, 2024

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Category

Claims Involving Mass Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2024

On April 26, 2024 a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death - uninsured motorist (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Category

Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death - Uninsured Motorist (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

On April 26, 2024 a claims involving mass tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 26, 2024

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Category

Claims Involving Mass Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On April 26, 2024 a claims involving mass tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 26, 2024

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Claims Involving Mass Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

On April 26, 2024 a claims involving mass tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 26, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Claims Involving Mass Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On April 25, 2024 a claims involving mass tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 25, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Claims Involving Mass Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2024

On April 25, 2024 a medical malpractice - physicians & surgeons (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 25, 2024

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Active

Judge

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Medical Malpractice - Physicians & Surgeons (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2024

On April 25, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2024

On April 24, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David B. Gelfound presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2024

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Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 24, 2024

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