Judge Graciela L. Freixes: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department Q

CA Bar #: 98320 (May 1981)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Graciela L. Freixes is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Freixes was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in May 2007, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Philip Gutierrez[1].

While on the bench, her assignments have included misdemeanor and felony matters at the Santa Clarita Courthouse[2]. In later service, she held a hybrid assignment at the Chatsworth Courthouse that divided the year between civil trials and the collections hub[3].

Educational background

Freixes earned a B.A. from California State University, Northridge, in 1977. At Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, she completed a J.D. in 1980. While attending college, she worked as a translator in the Burbank Municipal Court. Freixes later said that observing women on the bench there led her to pursue a legal career with the goal of becoming a judge[1]. She was admitted to the State Bar of California (May 1981).

Career history

After admission to the bar, Freixes worked as a litigation attorney at Graver & Glazer (1982 to 1985) and Early Maslach Leavey & Nutt (1985 to 1987)[2]. She then became a partner at O'Flaherty & Belgum (1987 to 1995)[2]. In 1995, Freixes transitioned to Hagenbaugh & Murphy (1995 to 1998) as a senior litigation associate[2]. She next joined Agajanian, McFall, Weiss, Tetreault & Crist LLP (1998 to 2005)[2]. For more than twenty years, her practice focused on medical malpractice defense[2].

In 2005, court officials elected Freixes to serve as a court commissioner for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. During that service, her assignments included the Central Civil Courthouse, the misdemeanor arraignment court at the San Fernando Courthouse, and small claims matters[2]. Freixes also served as a part-time instructor in the UCLA Attorney Assistant Training Program.

Personal life

Freixes was born in Havana, Cuba, and came to the United States with her family as a refugee on a Freedom Flight in July 1962[1]. Her selection to the Los Angeles County Superior Court made her the first Cuban-American woman to serve as a superior court judge in California[1].

Freixes later said that she pursued law with the goal of becoming a judge[1]. She also said that she hoped to bring her perspective as a Hispanic woman to the bench[1].

Outside the courtroom, Freixes lived in Valencia, California[1]. She has enjoyed traveling with her husband.

Freixes is registered as a Republican.

References

[1] California State University, Northridge — Alumna Appointed Judge
[2] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile
[3] Advocate Magazine — Graciela L. Freixes

Recent Cases by Hon. Graciela L. Freixes

WANDA WILLIAMS, AN INDIVIDUAL VS CITY OF WEST COVINA, A PUBLIC ENTITY, ET AL.

On July 21, 2026 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 Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

1 File

Filed

Jul 21, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

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

Sep 21, 2026

SAMANTHA CLAWSON VS CITY OF INDUSTRY HOSPITALITY VENTURE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.

On March 12, 2026 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

1 File

Filed

Mar 12, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2026

JOSE ENCISO VS STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)

On January 7, 2026 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

1 File

Filed

Jan 07, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2026

SAMUEL ZAPATA, III VS JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

On January 5, 2026 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 22, 2026

ALEX WOODROW VS GENERAL MOTORS LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

On November 25, 2025 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

Filed

Nov 25, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 22, 2026

AMY MARCOULLIER VS HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

On October 3, 2025 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

Filed

Oct 03, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 22, 2026

LOUISE HAAS, ET AL. VS THE HILL MEDICAL CORPORATION, ET AL.

On September 22, 2025 a medical malpractice - physicians & surgeons (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

1 File

Filed

Sep 22, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Medical Malpractice - Physicians & Surgeons (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 09, 2026

MARIA LUNA VS CITY OF POMONA, ET AL.

On July 14, 2025 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

1 File

Filed

Jul 14, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 08, 2026

GEORGE O'BRIEN, ET AL. VS BAYER CONSUMER CARE HOLDINGS LLC F/K/A MSD CONSUMER CARE, INC., ET AL.

On March 6, 2025 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Mar 06, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 31, 2026

GEORGE POOLE, , ET AL. VS ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD, ET AL.

On May 10, 2024 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

1 File

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2026

ROBERTO ZEPEDA ORNELAS, ET AL. VS JOHN K. BICE CO., INC., ET AL.

On December 27, 2023 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 27, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2026

TIMOTHY H. OLSON, ET AL. VS AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION, SUCCESSOR-BY-MERGER TO BUFFALO PUMPS, INC., ET AL.

On December 15, 2023 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Dec 15, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2025

CURTIS BRADFUTE, , ET AL. VS AMERICAN BILTRITE INC., ET AL.

On November 17, 2023 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Nov 17, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2025

CINDY BRODERICK, ET AL. VS FOSTER WHEELER ENERGY CORPORATION, ET AL.

On August 29, 2023 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Aug 29, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2025

MICHAEL N. HERLIHY, ET AL. VS AUTO PARTS WAREHOUSE, INC., ET AL.

On August 4, 2023 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Aug 04, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2025

JOANN CARBONE, ET AL. VS 3M COMPANY, ET AL.

On August 1, 2023 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Aug 01, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2025

ARNOLDO ESPINOZA FABELA VS FOOD 4 LESS GM, INC., ET AL.

On July 11, 2023 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Jul 11, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2025

NOEL AGUSTIN RIVERA NUNEZ, ET AL. VS RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY

On June 12, 2023 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

5 Files

Filed

Jun 12, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 19, 2025

BERNICE HALLAM VS ARKEMA, INC. F/K/A PENNWALT CORPORATION AND ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA, INC. (SUED INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SUCCESSOR-BY-MERGER TO

On May 23, 2023 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

8 Files

Filed

May 23, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2025

JANETTE SCOGGINS CURRANS, ET AL. VS JM EAGLE

On April 11, 2023 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

7 Files

Filed

Apr 11, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2025

ROBERTO E. SOTOMAYOR, ET AL. VS HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC., ET AL.

On January 20, 2023 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

26 Files

Filed

Jan 20, 2023

Status

Summary Judgment

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2026

DEBORAH ELIZABETH GOUCH-ONASSIS VS CITY OF LOS ANGELES, A PUBLIC ENTITY

On May 13, 2022 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 Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

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

Sep 30, 2026

CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. VS MARIBEL BONILLA

On December 16, 2020 an other promissory note/collections case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Chatsworth

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2023

DISCOVER BANK VS JAMISON HARTLEY

On December 16, 2020 an other promissory note/collections case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Graciela L. Freixes presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Graciela L. Freixes 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Graciela L. Freixes

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2022

Discover if Hon. Freixes is the right judge for your case based on their ruling history.

View Analytics Dashboard

About

Graciela L. Freixes
Current Appointment Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department Q	Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department Q
Education B.A., California State University, Northridge - 1977 J.D., Loyola Law School - 1980	B.A., California State University, Northridge - 1977 J.D., Loyola Law School - 1980

Documents related to Graciela L. Freixes

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Los Angeles County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (818) 901-4606

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Superior Court of California	Los Angeles County, California
Court Commissioner	Los Angeles County Superior Court	Los Angeles County, California
Associate	Agajanian, McFall, Weiss, Tetreault and Crist LLP	Los Angeles County, California
Associate	Hagenbaugh and Murphy	Los Angeles County, California
Attorney	Farmers Insurance Group	None
Instructor	UCLA Attorney Assistant Training Program	None
Translator	Burbank Municipal Court	Los Angeles County, California