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View Judge DashboardThe Hon. James C. Chalfant is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was originally appointed to the Los Angeles Municipal Court by former governor Pete Wilson in 1996. He was ultimately elevated to the Superior Court in 1998 by then-governor Wilson.
Judge Chalfant graduated with his B.A. in zoology from Pomona College in 1974. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law in 1979.
After graduating from law school, Chalfant worked as an associate for the law firms of Sidley and Austin from 1979 to 1980 and for Irell and Manella from 1980 to 1982.
Chalfant left the private sector in 1982 to join the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California, where he served as an assistant U.S. Attorney for four years.
Then, in 1986, Chalfant joined the erstwhile law firm of Hochman, Salkin, and DeRoy, where he practiced until 1988, when he became a partner at the law firm of McCambridge, Deixler, Marmaro, and Goldberg. He would practice in that capacity for seven years before entering into private practice as a sole practitioner in 1995. He would remain in solo practice until being appointed to the Municipal Court a year later.
While on the bench, Judge Chalfant was chosen in 2008 to replace the Hon. Dzintra Janavs (Ret.) in the Writs and Receivers department after she retired from the bench. His responsibilities in the department involved handling complicated matters, which included the task of reviewing administrative records.
ALLY BANK, A CORPORATION VS CARRIE MAE ETHERIDGE
Feb 25, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Ally Bank v. Carrie Mae Etheridge, et al., 20STLC06781
Tentative decision on application for writ of possession: denied
Plaintiff Ally Bank seeks a writ of possession against Defendant Carrie Mae Etheridge aka Carrie M. Etheridge aka Carrie Etheridge (“Etheridge”) to recover a 2019 Nissan K...
LENNARD JAMES NOLAN VS COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Feb 23, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Lennard James Nolan v. County of Los Angeles, 20STCP03455
Tentative decision on petition to file a late claim: denied
Petitioner Lennard James Nolan (“Nolan”) applies for leave to file a late claim against the County of Los Angeles (“County”).
The court has read and considered the m...
YAARUB ALWAN VS WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Feb 18, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Yaarub Alwan v. Western University of Health Sciences, et al., 20STCP02972
Tentative decision on motion for stay: denied
Petitioner Yaarub Alwan (“Alwan”) rmoves to stay his dismissal from Western University of Health Sciences (“University”).
The court has read and considered the mo...
F.M.G., INC. DBA HADLEY TOW VS CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
Feb 18, 2021 | Los Angeles County
F.M.G., Inc. v. City of Baldwin Park, et al., 19STCP02153
Tentative decision on: (1) demurrer: sustained as to business license, overruled as to rest; (2) motion to strike: granted in part
Respondent City of Baldwin Park (“City“) demurs to the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) for writ of mand...
TRUMAN SHENASSA VS QUICK SILVER TOWING, INC.
Feb 16, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Truman Shenassa v. Department of Transportation, et al., 20STCP00520
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Truman Shenassa (“Shenassa”) seeks a writ of mandate compelling Respondent City of Los Angeles (“City”), wrongly sued as Los Angeles Department of Trans...
SANTOS TELLEZ VS CITY OF MONTEBELLO
Feb 16, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Santos Tellez v. City of Montebello, 20STCP01721
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Santos Tellez (“Tellez”) seeks a writ of mandate compelling Respondent City of Montebello (“City”) to set aside its decision discharging him from his employment as a body s...
Feb 16, 2021 | Los Angeles County
American Environmental Testing Laboratory, LLC v. American Environmental Testing Laboratory, Inc., et al., 20STCV29461
Tentative decision on application for right to attach order: denied
Defendant/Cross-Complainant American Environmental Testing Laboratory, Inc. (“Seller”) seeks a right to ...
Feb 11, 2021 | Los Angeles County
California Restaurant Association, Inc. v. County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, et al, 20STCP03881
Tentative decision on motion for protective orders: conditionally denied
Respondents County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health (“Department” or “DPH”) and Barbara Ferrer ...
LOS ANGELES WATERKEEPER VS CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCE
Feb 11, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Waterkeeper v. State Water Resources Control Board, BS171009
Tentative decision on motion for attorneys’ fees: granted
Petitioner Los Angeles Waterkeeper (“Waterkeeper”) moves for an award of attorneys’ fees against Respondent State Water Resources Control Board (“State Board”)....
JEFFREY PRANG, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR VS LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD NO. 2 .
Feb 11, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Jeffrey Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor v. Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board No. 2, 20STCP01190
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffery Prang (“Assessor”) seeks a writ of mandate ordering Respondent Los Angeles C...
Feb 09, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Hyun Jou Park, et al. v. Hesook Kim, et al., 20STCV31674
Tentative decision on application for right to attach order: denied
Plaintiff Hyun Jou Park (“Park”) applies for a right to attach order against Defendant Hesook Kim Trust (“Trust”) in the amount of $1,903,724.34.
The court ha...
AMERICAN CREDIT ACCEPTANCE, LLC VS ARLENE MARES
Feb 04, 2021 | Los Angeles County
American Credit Acceptance, LLC v. Arlene Mares, et al., 20STLC08812
Tentative decision on application for writ of possession: granted
Plaintiff American Credit Acceptance, LLC (“ACA”) seeks a writ of possession against Defendant Arlene Mares (“Mares”) to recover a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, VI...
FLAGSHIP CREDIT ACCEPTANCE LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY VS MONIQUE MARIE RALPH
Feb 04, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Flagship Credit Acceptance, LLC v. Monique Marie Ralph, et al., 20STLC07922
Tentative decision on application for writ of possession: denied
Plaintiff Flaship Credit Acceptance, LLC (“Flagship”) seeks a writ of possession against Defendant Monique Marie Ralph aka Monique M. Ralph aka Moniqu...
THOMAS PATRICK SWINDLE VS STEVEN GORDON, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Feb 02, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Thomas Patrick Swindle v. Steve Gordon, Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles, 20STCP02614
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Thomas Patrick Swindle (“Swindle”) petitions the court for a writ of mandate compelling Respondent Steve Gordon, in his cap...
LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES VS MARTINS SEDAN SERVICE INC., ET AL.
Feb 02, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services v. Martins Sedan Service, Inc., et al., 20STLC08764
Tentative decision on application for writ of possession: denied
Plaintiff Lincoln Automotive Financial Services (“Lincoln Financial”) seeks writs of possession against Defendants Martins Sedan Service...
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH VS THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ET AL.
Jan 28, 2021 | Los Angeles County
City of Huntington Beach v. The State of California, et al., 30-2019-01044945
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner City of Huntington Beach (“City”) seeks a writ of mandate prohibiting Respondents State of California, Governor Gavin Newsom (“Governor”), and ...
FARIBA COHEN VS KOLODNY LAW GROUP ET AL
Jan 28, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Fariba Cohen v. Kolodny Law Group, et al., BC644632
Tentative decision on applications for right to attach orders: denied
Plaintiff Fariba Cohen (“Fariba”) applies for rights to attach orders against Defendants Stephen A. Kolodny, P.C. (“SAKPC”), Ronald Anteau, P.C. (“RAPC”) and Kolodny & A...
FRANKLIN ARMORY, INC., ET AL. VS CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, ET AL.
Jan 28, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Franklin Armory, Inc. v. California Department of Justice, et al., 20STCP01747
Tentative decision on demurrer: sustained
Respondents California Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Xavier Becerra, in his capacity as Attorney General, demur to portions of the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) fil...
ALLY BANK, A CORPORATION VS PATRICK AYSON
Jan 28, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Ally Bank v. Patrick Ayson, et al., 20STLC08233
Tentative decision on application for writ of possession: denied
Plaintiff Ally Bank seeks a writ of possession against Defendant Patrick Ayson (“Ayson”) to recover a 2011 Jeep Wrangler, VIN 1J4BA5H12BL571873, (“Vehicle”).
The court ha...
STANFORD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, LLC VS MIRANDA LOGISTICS ENTERPRISE, INC., ET AL.
Jan 26, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Stanford Neighborhood Association, LLC v. Miranda Logistics Enterprise, Inc., et al., 20STLC09822
Tentative decision on application for preliminary injunction: denied
Plaintiff Stanford Neighborhood Association, LLC (“Association”) applies for a preliminary injunction enjoining Defendants M...
Jan 21, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Citizens Business Bank v. 30Sixty Advertising & Design, et al., 20STCV34322
Tentative decision on applications for right to attach orders: denied
Plaintiff Citizens Business Bank (“Bank”) applies for right to attach orders against Defendants Par Larsson (“Larsson”) and David Fuscellaro (“Fu...
Jan 21, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Citizens Business Bank v. 30Sixty Advertising & Design, et al., 20STCV34322
Tentative decision on applications for right to attach orders: denied
Plaintiff Citizens Business Bank (“Bank”) applies for right to attach orders against Defendants Par Larsson (“Larsson”) and David Fuscellaro (“Fu...
PAWNEE LEASING CORPORATION VS TIFFANY'S HOUSE OF BOUNCE, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.
Jan 19, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Pawnee Leasing Corporation v. Tiffany’s House of Bounce, et al., 20STLC08663
Tentative decision on applications for right to attach orders: granted in part
Plaintiff Pawnee Leasing Corporation (“Pawnee”) applies for right to attach orders against Defendants Tiffany’s House of Bounce dba Hou...
SUREN SAHAKYAN VS LOS ANGELES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, RESPONDENT, ET AL.
Jan 19, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Suren Sahakyan v. Los Angeles Civil Service Commission, et al., 19STCP03117
Tentative decision on motion for attorneys’ fees: denied
Petitioner Suren Sahakyan (“Sahakyan”) moves for an award of attorneys’ fees against Respondent Los Angeles Civil Service Commission (“Commission”).
T...
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Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)
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Partnership & Corporate Governance Case (General Jurisdiction)
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Negligent Breach of Contract/Warranty (no fraud) (General Jurisdiction)
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Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)
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Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
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Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)
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Injunctive Relief Only (not domestic/harassment) (General Jurisdiction)
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Mortgage Foreclosure (General Jurisdiction)
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Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)
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Other Complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (General Jurisdiction)
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Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)
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Petition for Relief from Late Claim Law (General Jurisdiction)
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Injunctive Relief Only (not domestic/harassment) (General Jurisdiction)
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Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)
Nov 24, 2020
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Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Nov 24, 2020
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Partnership & Corporate Governance Case (General Jurisdiction)
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Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)
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Mortgage Foreclosure (General Jurisdiction)
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Other Writ /Judicial Review (General Jurisdiction)
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Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)
Nov 02, 2020
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Other Commercial/Business Tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (General Jurisdiction)
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Other Writ /Judicial Review (General Jurisdiction)
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Partnership & Corporate Governance Case (General Jurisdiction)
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Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)
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