Judge Gregory J. Weingart: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 157997 (June 1992)

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

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Gregory J. Weingart is an associate justice of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One[1]. Weingart was appointed to the court by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2022 and assumed office on November 30, 2022, following his December 2017 appointment by former Governor Jerry Brown to the Los Angeles County Superior Court to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Sally L. Meloch[1].

On the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Weingart primarily presided over family law matters[1]. From 2019 to 2020, he also served as a justice pro tem in the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One[1].

Educational background

Weingart graduated cum laude from Pomona College in 1987 with a B.A. in philosophy[1]. At Pomona, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and received the senior prize in philosophy[1]. At Harvard Law School, he completed a J.D. in 1991[1]. Following law school, he clerked for William M. Byrne, Jr., in the United States District Court for the Central District of California from 1991 to 1992[1]. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (June 1992).

Career history

In 1992, Weingart joined Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (1992 to 1995) as an associate[1]. He moved to the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California in 1995 as an assistant United States attorney, where he focused on the prosecution of white-collar and corporate crime[1]. During nine years as a federal prosecutor, Weingart served as chief of the Major Frauds section and headed the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force. In 2004, he returned to Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (2004 to 2018) as a partner[1]. His practice there centered on complex civil litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and internal investigations. At the firm, his service also included the management committee and co-chairing the recruiting committee[1].

The Department of Justice twice honored Weingart with its Director's Award[1]. His professional service has included the executive committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Litigation Section, the association's Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee, and the American Bar Association's White Collar Crime committee[1].

Personal life

Weingart grew up in Arizona[1]. His civic service has included the boards of directors of Mental Health Advocacy Services and Bridges Academy[1]. Outside professional settings, his interests have included outdoor recreation, fly fishing, cycling, and snow sports[1]. Weingart is registered as a Democrat[2].

References

[1] California Courts — Gregory J. Weingart Biography
[2] Ballotpedia — Gregory Weingart

Recent Cases by Hon. Gregory J. Weingart

On August 26, 2022 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 26, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

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 03, 2023

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

Filed

Aug 24, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

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 03, 2023

On August 23, 2022 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 23, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

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 22, 2023

On August 22, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2023

On August 18, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 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

Feb 19, 2023

On August 18, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On August 18, 2022 an elder/dependent adult abuse prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Elder Abuse

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 07, 2023

On August 17, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 17, 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 August 17, 2022 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 17, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

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 20, 2023

On August 17, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 17, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On August 16, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On August 16, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

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

Feb 12, 2023

On August 15, 2022 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On August 15, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2023

On August 12, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 12, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

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 August 12, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 12, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

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

Feb 11, 2023

On August 12, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 12, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On August 11, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 11, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On August 10, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 10, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On August 10, 2022 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 10, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

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 16, 2023

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

Filed

Aug 10, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Gregory J. Weingart Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Gregory J. Weingart

Court

Pomona South

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

Feb 12, 2023

On August 9, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 09, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2023

On August 9, 2022 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 09, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Gregory J. Weingart Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Gregory J. Weingart

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 04, 2023

On August 8, 2022 an elder/dependent adult abuse prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Gregory J. Weingart presiding.

Filed

Aug 08, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Gregory J. Weingart Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Gregory J. Weingart

Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Elder Abuse

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023