Judge Dennis W. Carroll: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Los Angeles County Superior Court Judges

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Dennis W. Carroll is a commissioner for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California[1]. Carroll was elected commissioner by the Los Angeles County Superior Court judges in September 2007, filling the vacancy created by the elevation of Melissa Widdifield[2].

From 1999 to 2007, Carroll served as a court attorney referee[2]. His assignments on the court have included Children's Court matters beginning in 1999, followed by juvenile delinquency and child support matters beginning in 2000[2]. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judicial directory from August 2026 listed Carroll at the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach, where he handled traffic and infraction matters[1].

Educational background

Carroll earned a B.B.A. from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles in 1963. At the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, he completed an LL.B. in 1966. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (1967), before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1967), and before the United States Supreme Court (1991).

Career history

After graduating from law school, Carroll began his legal career as a judge advocate general in the United States Air Force, remaining in that capacity until 1970[2]. He then joined the Law Offices of Los Angeles County Public Defender, where he served as a public defender from 1970 to 1988[2].

In 1988, Carroll entered private practice in Long Beach, where he handled primarily criminal defense alongside some civil matters until 1998[2]. He next worked for the Los Angeles County Bureau of Family Support Operations from 1998 to 1999, when that office was under the district attorney[2].

His professional memberships have included the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Long Beach Bar Association[2].

Personal life

Outside the courtroom, Carroll led Proposition G in 1992, a ballot initiative that established term limits for the Long Beach mayor and city council members[2]. From 2000 to 2004, he served on the Long Beach City Council, representing the Fourth District[2].

In discussing his court service, Carroll identified attention to children's needs and fairness to parents in child support matters as priorities[2].

References

[1] Los Angeles Superior Court Judicial Directory
[2] MetNews Article

Recent Cases by Hon. Dennis W. Carroll

On April 15, 2022 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Apr 15, 2022

Status

Judgment on Appeal

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On March 17, 2022 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

22 Files
Filed

Mar 17, 2022

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On March 14, 2022 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Mar 14, 2022

Status

Appealed

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

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Aug 06, 2023

On March 10, 2022 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Mar 10, 2022

Status

Appealed

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Court

Inglewood

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On March 10, 2022 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Mar 10, 2022

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On February 7, 2022 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Feb 07, 2022

Status

Judgment on Appeal

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Court

Long Beach

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On January 28, 2022 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2022

Status

Judgment on Appeal

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On January 25, 2022 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jan 25, 2022

Status

Judgment on Appeal

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On January 6, 2022 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2022

Status

Default Judgment

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On January 4, 2022 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

19 Files
Filed

Jan 04, 2022

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On December 30, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

Filed

Dec 30, 2021

Status

Judgment on Appeal

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On December 10, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

Filed

Dec 10, 2021

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On November 24, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Nov 24, 2021

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 05, 2023

On November 9, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Nov 09, 2021

Status

Appealed

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On November 8, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

Filed

Nov 08, 2021

Status

Judgment on Appeal

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On November 5, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

Filed

Nov 05, 2021

Status

Judgment on Appeal

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On November 3, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2021

Status

Judgment on Appeal

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On November 2, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

Filed

Nov 02, 2021

Status

Judgment on Appeal

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On October 25, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2021

Status

Appealed

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On October 25, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2021

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On October 20, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2021

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On October 12, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

24 Files
Filed

Oct 12, 2021

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On September 22, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Sep 22, 2021

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On September 14, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Dennis W. Carroll presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Sep 14, 2021

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023