Judge George F. Bird: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department SMC - 835

CA Bar #: 119532 (December 1985)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

Overview

The Hon. George F. Bird, Jr., is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Bird was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on March 27, 2015, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Joseph S. Biderman[1].

Bird's judicial assignments included criminal matters at the Metropolitan Courthouse and Los Angeles County's Early Disposition Program in Torrance, a diversion pilot project for misdemeanor offenses[2]. Later assignments included family law matters at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and an independent calendar court in Compton for new non-Central personal injury cases[2]. In 2015, he presided over the arraignment of Roger Clinton, Jr., on driving-under-the-influence charges[3].

Educational background

Bird earned an A.A. from California State University, Northridge. At Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, he completed a J.D. in 1985[2]. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 1985).

Career history

After graduating from law school, Bird began his legal career as a deputy public defender with the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office (1986 to 1990). There, he supervised misdemeanor deputies[2]. He then served as a senior associate at Jagiello and Pech (1990 to 1991). In 1991, Bird joined Anderson, Ablon, Maseda and Lewis as a senior associate and remained there until 1993[2].

In 1993, Bird became a partner at Bird and Bird (1993 to 2015), a criminal defense practice he maintained with his wife, Karen Hunter-Bird[2]. While maintaining that practice, he was elected to the Palos Verdes Estates City Council in 2009 and served as mayor from 2012 to 2013 and again in 2015[2].

Before entering the law, Bird served in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1980 as an Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator and played with the Navy drum and bugle corps in San Diego[2].

The Constitutional Rights Foundation gave Bird its Lawyer of the Year Award in 1988[2]. In private practice, he became a Certified Criminal Law Specialist through the State Bar of California in 1997, and he was also certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a criminal trial attorney[2]. In 2005, the Los Angeles County Bar Association gave him its Defense Attorney of the Year Award, and the Constitutional Rights Foundation named Bird and Bird Firm of the Year[2]. The Torrance-South Bay YMCA honored him with its Good Neighbor Award in 2008[2]. The South Bay Bar Association later gave him its first annual Lawyer of the Year Award[2].

Personal life

Outside the courtroom, Bird has performed as a percussionist with the LA Lawyers Philharmonic[4]. During his municipal service, he started Saturday Mornings with the Mayor, a resident outreach program in Palos Verdes Estates[5]. Bird said that, in family law matters, he sought to understand the history of a dispute in order to build trust and reach a decision[6].

Bird is registered as a Republican[7].

References

[1] Governor of California Press Release (March 27, 2015)
[2] Rulings.Law — Judge Profile
[3] Metropolitan News-Enterprise — End of Month
[4] LA Lawyers Philharmonic — Member Profile
[5] City of Palos Verdes Estates News Release
[6] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile of George F. Bird
[7] Ballotpedia — George F. Bird

Recent Cases by Hon. George F. Bird

On June 6, 2023 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

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Jun 06, 2023

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Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 25, 2025

On April 18, 2023 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 18, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 05, 2024

On April 17, 2023 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 17, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2025

On April 13, 2023 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 13, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Compton

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On April 13, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Apr 13, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2025

On April 13, 2023 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Apr 13, 2023

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Compton

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On April 13, 2023 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 13, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Court

Compton

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On April 13, 2023 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 13, 2023

Status

Active

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Court

Compton

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 27, 2024

On April 11, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 11, 2023

Status

Active

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Superior

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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

May 20, 2025

On April 11, 2023 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Apr 11, 2023

Status

Dismissal

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2025

On April 11, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Apr 11, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Superior

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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

May 20, 2025

On April 10, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 10, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2025

On April 10, 2023 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Apr 10, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Court Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2025

On April 6, 2023 an intentional conduct - sexual abuse case (in any form) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 06, 2023

Status

Active

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Compton

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Intentional Conduct - Sexual Abuse Case (in any form) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On April 6, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 06, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2025

On April 6, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 06, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

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Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2025

On April 6, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 06, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

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Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2025

On April 5, 2023 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 05, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Court

Superior

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

May 21, 2025

On April 5, 2023 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 05, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Court

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County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2025

On April 5, 2023 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 05, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2025

On April 4, 2023 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 04, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Compton

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 27, 2024

On April 4, 2023 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Apr 04, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2025

On April 3, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 03, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

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

May 20, 2025

On April 3, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge George F. Bird, Jr. presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 03, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

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

May 20, 2025