Judge James B. Copelan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Biography

The Hon. James B. Copelan (Ret.) served as a commissioner for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Copelan was appointed to the bench in 1994. He retired on December 8, 2013 and joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as its Director of Internal Security.

Copelan earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Pepperdine University. He then completed a J.D. at Pepperdine University, Rick J. Caruso School of Law.

Recent Cases by Hon. James B. Copelan

JAMES B. COPELAN VS ARIEL MICHELLE ELGAR

On September 12, 2017 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James B. Copelan presiding.

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Filed

Sep 12, 2017

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

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Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

FARLEY, LYNN VS MOORE, JACQUES BERNARD

On December 18, 1997 a petition-dissolution (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James B. Copelan presiding.

Filed

Dec 18, 1997

Status

Active

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

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Court Category

Petition-Dissolution (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2023

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About

James B. Copelan
Current Appointment Los Angeles County Superior Court, Retired	Los Angeles County Superior Court, Retired
Education J.D., Pepperdine University, Rick J. Caruso School of Law M.S., Pepperdine University B.A., Pepperdine University	J.D., Pepperdine University, Rick J. Caruso School of Law M.S., Pepperdine University B.A., Pepperdine University

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Current Court:	CA - Los Angeles County Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Commissioner	Superior Court of California	Los Angeles County, California
Director of Internal Security	Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department	Los Angeles County, California

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