Judge Elia Weinbach: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Elia Weinbach (Ret.) was a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California[1]. Weinbach was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2007, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Alice Altoon[2]. He retired in 2015, later becoming a neutral with ADR Services, Inc.[1]

While on the bench, Weinbach presided over the Personal Injury Hub Court, the Family Law Court, and the Misdemeanor Trials and Arraignments Court[1]. He organized a week-long settlement program for personal injury cases and participated in a similar program for employment disputes[1]. At the request of fellow judges, he also resolved complex business litigation matters, including a class-action legal malpractice case[1].

Educational background

Weinbach earned a B.A. in history from New York University in 1967[3]. As a Fulbright Scholar, he studied Anglo-Irish history at Merton College, University of Oxford, from 1967 to 1969[3]. At Harvard Law School, he completed a J.D. in 1972[3]. He was admitted to the New York bar (1973) and to the State Bar of California (1978)[4].

Career history

After graduating from law school, Weinbach began his legal career as a trial attorney in the antitrust division of the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C., serving from 1972 to 1975[1]. In 1975, he joined the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York as an assistant United States attorney in the Criminal Division, remaining there until 1978[1].

After relocating to Los Angeles in 1978, Weinbach entered private practice as an associate at Gang Tyre & Brown (1978 to 1979)[1]. He then maintained a solo practice through Elia Weinbach, A Law Corporation (1979 to 1984)[1]. In 1984, he became a partner at Weinbach & Greene (1984 to 1985)[1]. Following that role, Weinbach joined Phillips Nizer Benjamin Krim & Ballon (1985 to 1988) as a partner[1]. In 1988, he transitioned to Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP (1988 to 2007), where he focused on complex business litigation involving contract, tort, securities, and employment matters[1]. During his tenure there, he served as the firm's Ethics Committee chair and general counsel[1].

In 2001, the United States District Court for the Central District of California named Weinbach Attorney Settlement Officer of the Year[1]. His honors also included selection as a Southern California Super Lawyer[1]. His professional activities included service as co-chair of the American Bar Association's Committee on Corporate Counsel, Section of Litigation, and as a lawyer delegate for the Los Angeles County Bar Association to the California State Bar Conference[1]. He also served on the California Judges Association Ethics Hotline Committee and the United States Magistrate Judge Selection Committee Panel for the Central District of California[1]. He also served on the Federal Criminal Indigent Defense Panel.

Personal life

Research in Anglo-Irish history led Weinbach to leave a planned academic career and pursue law[3]. Outside his legal work, his civic involvement included Los Angeles Concerned Lawyers for Soviet Jewry.

Weinbach is registered as a Republican.

References

[1] ADR Services profile
[2] Metropolitan News-Enterprise — August 2007 Judicial Appointments
[3] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile of Elia Weinbach
[4] State Bar of California — Attorney Licensee Search

Recent Cases by Hon. Elia Weinbach

On February 2, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pasadena

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2023

On February 2, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pasadena

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2023

On February 2, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2023

On February 1, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pasadena

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 07, 2023

On January 28, 2022 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2023

On January 27, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2023

On January 27, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 25, 2023

On January 27, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 17, 2022

On January 27, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2023

On January 26, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pasadena

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2023

On January 26, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pasadena

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2023

On January 25, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pasadena

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2023

On January 25, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2023

On January 24, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pasadena

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2023

On January 24, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2023

On January 21, 2022 an elder/dependent adult abuse prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 21, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Elder Abuse

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2023

On January 20, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pasadena

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2023

On January 20, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pasadena

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2023

On January 10, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Jan 10, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2022

On December 3, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2021

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2023

On November 30, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Nov 30, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2023

On November 10, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Nov 10, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2022

On April 9, 2018 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pasadena

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2023

On September 10, 2015 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elia Weinbach presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2015

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk 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

Sep 09, 2018