Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 194133 (December 1997)

Biography

The Hon. Efrain Matthew Aceves is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was elected to the bench in the November 2016 election.


Judge Aceves graduated with his B.A. in sociology and business administration from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1992. He went on to earn his J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 1997.


After graduating from law school, Aceves joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office as a deputy district attorney in 1997. During his 19 years with the D.A.'s office, Aceves prosecuted gang murders, rape cases, child molestation cases, as well as carjacking and kidnapping cases. He was assigned to the Victim Impact Program and the Family Violence Division. He remained with the D.A.'s office until being elected to the Superior Court in 2016.


In 2005 Aceves was elected to serve as the School Board President for the Whittier City School District Board of Education. He stepped down from the position after being elected to the bench.


He was also elected to serve on the nonprofit Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital's (PIH) board of directors in 2007.


Judge Aceves, who was born in Mexico, has been a past-president of the Mexican American Bar Association.

Recent Cases by Hon. Efrain Matthew Aceves

On October 6, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2021

Status

Other

Court

Van Nuys East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On September 16, 2021 an elder/dependent adult abuse prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Van Nuys East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Elder Abuse

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On September 14, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Van Nuys East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On June 21, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2021

Status

Other

Court

Chatsworth

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On January 28, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2021

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2023

On December 16, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2020

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2023

On November 13, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Nov 13, 2020

Status

Active

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2023

On September 15, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 22, 2023

On September 11, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2020

Status

Other

Court

Van Nuys East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2023

On September 10, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Van Nuys East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2023

On September 8, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Sep 08, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2023

On September 8, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Sep 08, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2023

On June 11, 2020 a workplace violence prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Workplace Violence Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2023

On June 11, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2020

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2023

On May 26, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

May 26, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2023

On May 22, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

May 22, 2020

Status

Other

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2023

On January 28, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2020

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2023

On January 28, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2020

Status

Other

Court

Van Nuys East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2023

On January 27, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2020

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2023

On January 27, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2020

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2023

On January 24, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2023

On January 24, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Van Nuys East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2023

On January 23, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2020

Status

Other

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2023

On January 22, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Efrain Matthew Aceves presiding.

Filed

Jan 22, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2023

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