Judge David M. Schacter: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department deceased

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. David M. Schacter (deceased) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Schacter was appointed to the bench by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1985. He retired in 2007 and joined the Assigned Judges Program.


Prior to his appointment, Schacter sat as a commissioner for the Santa Monica Municipal Court, a position to which he was selected in 1981.


Schacter earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature from California State University, Northridge in 1963. He then completed a J.D. at San Fernando Valley College of Law in 1968. While in law school, Schacter worked part-time as a laborer on movie sets.


After graduating from law school, Schacter began his legal career with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. He started as a deputy city attorney, prosecuting obscenity and other sex-related crimes before heading the appellate division. Then, in 1973, he became a senior research attorney for the Hon. L. Thaxton Hanson of the California Second District Court of Appeal. He worked in that capacity until 1975, at which time he joined the Long Beach City Attorney’s Office, representing the Board of Harbor Commissioners and defending civil rights claims in federal court.


Schacter was born in Toronto in 1941. His father worked in sales and his mother performed secretarial work. As a child, he moved with his family to Southern California, eventually becoming a United States citizen. Schacter held a patent for a VHS-related mechanism and was an avid collector of British lead toy soldiers and vintage cameras. He also maintained a motorcycle sidecare business.


He passed away on February 25, 2010.

Recent Cases by Hon. David M. Schacter

On November 16, 2006 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2016

On October 31, 2006 a pi other -do not use (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Oct 31, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

PI Other -DO NOT USE (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 24, 2007

On October 27, 2006 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2023

On October 18, 2006 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2016

On October 12, 2006 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2006

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 02, 2007

On October 10, 2006 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2006

On September 11, 2006 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2007

On September 11, 2006 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2007

On September 5, 2006 a premises liability (e.g.slip & fall) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Sep 05, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Premises Liability (e.g.slip & fall) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2006

On August 22, 2006 an other commercial/business tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2006

Status

Unknown

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Commercial/Business Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On August 18, 2006 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 31, 2006

On August 18, 2006 an ud/commercial (not drugs/evict) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 2006

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

UD/Commercial (not Drugs/Evict) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On August 16, 2006 an other commercial/business tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2006

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Commercial/Business Tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 02, 2007

On August 15, 2006 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2006

On August 14, 2006 an intentional bodily injury/property damage/wrongful death (e.g., assault, vandalism, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2006

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Intentional Bodily Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (e.g., assault, vandalism, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2006

On August 3, 2006 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Aug 03, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2016

On July 31, 2006 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 17, 2006

On July 31, 2006 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2006

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 17, 2006

On July 28, 2006 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2006

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 17, 2006

On July 28, 2006 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2006

On July 26, 2006 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Jul 26, 2006

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 01, 2006

On July 24, 2006 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2006

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 03, 2006

On July 20, 2006 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2007

On July 18, 2006 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge David M. Schacter presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Burbank Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 07, 2006