Judge James M. Sutton, Jr.: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. James M. Sutton, Jr. (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Sutton was appointed to the bench by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1984. He retired in 2003.


Sutton earned an A.B. in English from the University of Southern California in 1954. He spent the next several years with the United States Army before completing an LL.B. at the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law in 1960.


After graduating from law school, Sutton entered into private practice in Long Beach, where he specialized in real estate, insurance defense, and business and corporations law.


Sutton started as an associate attorney with Edwin Illiff. He then established his own private practice as a sole practitioner. Then, in 1968, Sutton became a partner of Knight & Sutton. He worked in this capacity until 1982, at which time he returned to his solo practice.


Born and raised in Oklahoma, Sutton has been actively involved in Long Beach Republican politics, running for the California State Assembly in 1966 and the California State Senate in 1972.

Recent Cases by Hon. James M. Sutton, Jr.

On December 20, 2001 a med malpractice (drs & surgeons) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Med Malpractice (Drs & Surgeons) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2003

On November 20, 2001 a med malpractice (drs & surgeons) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2001

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Med Malpractice (Drs & Surgeons) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On November 9, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Nov 09, 2001

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On October 4, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Oct 04, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On September 4, 2001 an other pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2001

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On July 24, 2001 a premises liablty (e.g. slip & fall (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premises Liablty (e.g. slip & fall (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On June 26, 2001 an other real property rights case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2001

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property Rights Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On May 16, 2001 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2001

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Othr Breach Contr/Warr-not Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On May 3, 2001 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2001

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On April 24, 2001 an other contract (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2001

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Contract (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

On April 24, 2001 a premises liablty (e.g. slip & fall (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premises Liablty (e.g. slip & fall (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

On April 20, 2001 an other pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

On April 20, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

On April 17, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

On April 12, 2001 a contractual fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Contractual Fraud

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

On April 11, 2001 a contractual fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2001

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Contractual Fraud

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On April 10, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2021

On April 9, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2001

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

On April 2, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

On March 30, 2001 a med malpractice (drs & surgeons) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Mar 30, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Med Malpractice (Drs & Surgeons) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2021

On March 27, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

On March 27, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2021

On March 16, 2001 a premises liablty (e.g. slip & fall (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premises Liablty (e.g. slip & fall (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

On March 14, 2001 a wrongful eviction (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Sutton Jr., James M. presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Court

Norwalk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Eviction (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2021

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