Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom

Biography

Hon. Elizabeth Potter Scully is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom in November 2020. She filled the vacancy created by the retirement of Michael A. Cowell (Ret.).


Scully received an A.B. in Classics (Latin) at Harvard University in 1993. She went on to earn a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1996.


She practiced as a senior associate at Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, LLP (1996 to 2001) before becoming a partner at Kaufman, Young, Spiegel, Robinson & Kenerson, LLP in 2001. She left the firm in 2007 to enter into solo practice, where she remained until becoming a founding partner at Jacobson Scully Shebby, LLP in 2010. At the time of her appointment to the bench, she had been a founding partner at Jacobson Scully, LLP, since 2018. Her scope of practice there was primarily in family law.


She was certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.


Scully has taught Mediation and Negotiation Theory and Practice at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law.


She has also served on the Executive Committee of Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center.


In 2016, Scully was the co-recipient of the Meyer Elkin Essay Award from the Association of Family and Conciliation Court for best article in “Family Court Review.”


She is a registered Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Elizabeth Potter Scully

On September 14, 2023 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2023

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On August 8, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Aug 08, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On July 17, 2023 an other family law (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Family Law (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 21, 2023

On July 11, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Jul 11, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On July 5, 2023 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Jul 05, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2023

On June 22, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2023

On June 16, 2023 a legal separation w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Legal Separation w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2023

On June 12, 2023 a joint petition for summary dissolution (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2023

Status

Other

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Dissolution

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On June 7, 2023 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2023

On June 6, 2023 an other family law (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Jun 06, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Family Law (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2023

On May 15, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2023

On May 8, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2023

On May 3, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2023

On May 1, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2023

On April 24, 2023 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2023

On April 21, 2023 an other family law (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Apr 21, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Family Law (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2023

On April 18, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2023

On April 18, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2023

On April 14, 2023 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Apr 14, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2023

On April 14, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Apr 14, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2023

On April 12, 2023 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2023

On April 6, 2023 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Apr 06, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2023

On March 20, 2023 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2023

On March 20, 2023 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Elizabeth Potter Scully presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2023

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