Judge James A. Bascue: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department deceased

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. James A. Bascue (deceased) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Bascue was appointed to the bench by former Governor George Duekmejian in 1990. He retired on June 1, 2007.


Over the course of his judicial career, Bascue sat as the Supervising Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court Criminal Department. He also served as the Presiding Judge in 2000, guiding the courts through its consolidation into a single unified state government system.


Bascue earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, San Jose. He then completed a J.D. at the University of California, Davis School of Law.


After graduating from law school, Bascue began his legal career as an assistant district attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. He took a leave of absence from the District Attorney’s Office in 1974, performing as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Montana. In that capacity, he investigated a state-wide corruption scandal involving Workers Compensation Insurance fraud.


During his tenure with the District Attorney’s Office, Bascue rose through the ranks, sitting as Head Deputy (1975 to 1981) and Chief Deputy District Attorney for Robert Philibosian (1981 to 1984). He was instrumental in creating the Hardcore Gang Unit, which he supervised during its initial years.


In 1987, Bascue left the District Attorney’s Office and accepted a position as Chief Trial Counsel for the California State Bar. He was tasked with implementing new attorney disciplinary procedures and held this position until his appointment to the bench.


He was named Jurist of the Year by the Judicial Council of California (2002).


Raised in San Bernardino County, Bascue attended Upland High School, where he played linebacker on the football team. He then joined the United States Army, spending the next four years stationed in Germany as a Military Policeman. He was married to the Hon. Jacqueline Conner, a former judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. They divorced in 2001.


Bascue passed away on September 11, 2019.

Recent Cases by Hon. James A. Bascue

On January 2, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2023

On December 10, 2019 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Dec 10, 2019

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2023

On April 17, 2014 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2014

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2014

On January 7, 2014 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2021

On November 22, 2013 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 25, 2013

On October 23, 2013 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 08, 2013

On October 15, 2013 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 26, 2016

On September 5, 2013 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Sep 05, 2013

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2014

On September 4, 2013 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2013

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2014

On September 3, 2013 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2013

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 27, 2014

On August 15, 2013 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2013

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 11, 2013

On July 31, 2013 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jul 31, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 31, 2023

On July 15, 2013 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 17, 2013

On April 24, 2013 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 01, 2014

On April 22, 2013 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2022

On April 4, 2013 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

72 Files
Filed

Apr 04, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 31, 2023

On April 4, 2013 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Apr 04, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2013

On March 27, 2013 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 04, 2013

On March 18, 2013 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2014

On March 8, 2013 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 08, 2016

On February 26, 2013 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. James A. Bascue Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James A. Bascue

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2013

On February 21, 2013 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. James A. Bascue Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James A. Bascue

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 08, 2013

On February 20, 2013 a minor's compromise (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2013

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Minor's Compromise (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2013

On February 20, 2013 a minor's compromise (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James A. Bascue presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2013

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Minor's Compromise (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2013

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