Judge James T. Latting (Retired): Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 219978 (June 2002)

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

Biography

Overview

The Hon. James T. Latting (Ret.) was a judge for the Riverside County Superior Court in California[1]. Latting was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on November 12, 2014, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Gary B. Tranbarger[2]. He retired before July 2022[1].

By 2016, Latting was one of two Riverside County judges handling unlimited civil cases in Palm Springs[2]. He later presided over a criminal trials calendar at the Larson Justice Center[3].

Educational background

Latting earned a B.A. from Yale University. He later completed an M.S. at the London School of Economics and Political Science. At the University of Oklahoma College of Law, he completed a J.D. in 1978[4]. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (June 2002).

Career history

After graduating from law school, Latting began a 36-year career in private practice as an associate at Crowe & Dunlevy (1978 to 1979). He then joined Bogle & Gates (1979 to 1981) as an associate. In 1981, Latting became a partner at Bratcher, Owen, Latting, Teague & Owen (1981 to 1984). Following that role, he served as managing general partner and general counsel at Latting and Co. (1984 to 1988).

Latting returned to Bogle & Gates (1988 to 1990) as an associate before becoming a partner at George, Hull, Porter & Kohli P.S. (1990 to 1996). He later resumed work as managing general partner and general counsel at Latting and Co. (1996 to 2002). In 2002, he transitioned to Roemer & Harnik LLP, where he remained as of counsel until his appointment to the bench.

His professional service included membership in the Warren Slaughter-Richard Roemer American Inn of Court, where he served as secretary-treasurer[5]. He also served as a trustee of the Desert Bar Association[5].

Personal life

Latting was raised in Oklahoma. His mother, Patience Sewell Latting, served as Mayor of Oklahoma City from 1971 to 1983 and was the city's first female mayor[6].

After moving to the Palm Desert area in the 2000s, he became active in local civic and philanthropic groups and served as president of the Family YMCA of the Desert[6]. Outside professional life, Latting played tennis and went on safari in Africa[6].

Latting is registered as a Democrat[7].

References

[1] Governor of California Press Release (July 1, 2022)
[2] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile of James T. Latting
[3] Metropolitan News-Enterprise — Article on James T. Latting
[4] University of Oklahoma College of Law — Sooner Lawyer
[5] Desert Bar Association Profile
[6] Riverside Lawyer Magazine — Volume 65, No. 6 (June 2015)
[7] Ballotpedia — James T. Latting

Recent Rulings by Hon. James T. Latting

  • Sep 10, 2021 Riverside County

    Grant motion to continue the trial. Dates to be determined at hearing.

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  • Sep 08, 2021 Riverside County

    The matter is continued to September 22, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. this department, via WebEx, to allow amendments to the agreement to correct the following problems: 1. has “released parties” definition been added to the settlement agreement?; 2. define “work week”; 3. add the settlement administrator’s address t...

  • Sep 03, 2021 Riverside County

    Plaintiff’s motion to quash is denied. Requested discovery is appropriate. Sanctions awarded to defendant in the amount of $500.00.

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  • Sep 01, 2021 Riverside County

    Deny motion to compel arbitration.

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  • Aug 31, 2021 Riverside County

    Tax Records and Tax Audits and Reviews

    Plaintiff asserts without authority, the authorities cited by Defendants pre-date Civil Code section 3295(c) and therefore do not apply since the Court granted Plaintiff’s motion pursuant to Civil Code § 3295(c).

    The reasoning for establishing that tax...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Riverside County

    The motion is procedurally defective in its noncompliance with CRC 3.1324(a)(2)-(3) and CRC 3.1324(b)(1)-(4). However, since these defects were not raised by Respondent, the Court finds the motion has merit and grants the motion.

    Petitioner will file and serve the Second Amended Complaint within 20...

  • Aug 27, 2021 Riverside County

    Off calendar.

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  • Aug 26, 2021 Riverside County

    Plaintiff filed a declaration in opposition stating supplemental responses and documents were provided.

    Plaintiff’s responses were late, with the initial supplemental responses unverified. Plaintiff’s responses referred “to deposition transcript of Sadiyyiah Parker taken in this matter as well as t...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Riverside County

    A settlement that seems disproportionately low may be justified by showing the settling defendant had no insurance or was underinsured or insolvent. Tech-Bilt, Inc. v. Woodward-Clyde & Assocs. (1985) 38 Cal.3d 488 at 499.

    Defendants also claim collusion on the part of Staubli and Plaintiff. However...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Riverside County

    Plaintiff was previously granted reasonable attorney fees at the time the Motion to Set Aside the Default was granted. Motion is granted in the amount of $2400. Plaintiff is to give notice.

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  • Aug 18, 2021 Riverside County

    No tentative ruling. Appearances required via Webex, 8:30 a.m., this department.

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  • Aug 18, 2021 Riverside County

    No tentative ruling. Appearances required via Webex, 8:30 a.m., this department.

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  • Aug 16, 2021 Riverside County

    No tentative ruling. Appearances required via Webex, 8:30 a.m., this department.

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  • Aug 12, 2021 Riverside County

    Motion to compel for special interrogatories 18, 28, 36-54 Granted. Demand for production of documents 27, 31, 33, 34, 39-43, 49, 51, 52, 54 Granted. For Defendant Hartley--$90 sanctions against Shupp to cover filing fee of Hartley.

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  • Aug 06, 2021 Riverside County

    No tentative ruling. A hearing will be conducted, and the parties are to appear remotely via Webex.

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  • Aug 05, 2021 Riverside County

    No tentative ruling. A hearing will be conducted, and the parties are to appear remotely via Webex.

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  • Aug 04, 2021 Riverside County

    This matter is being heard by Hon. Alan S. Rosenfield, retired Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court under assignment by the Chief Justice. The court has read and considered all written submissions in connection with the demurrer to the third amended complaint (TAC) and the motion to strike [and has cons...

  • Jul 30, 2021 Riverside County

    Motion for Summary Judgement is deemed moot in light of granting motion to amend.

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  • Jul 29, 2021 Riverside County

    Motion Granted. No Opposition received.

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  • Jul 28, 2021 Riverside County

    No Opposition. Motion granted. Defendant to file answer within 20 days.

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  • Jul 28, 2021 Riverside County

    Granted. Answers with any appropriate objections due within 20 days.

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  • Jul 27, 2021 Riverside County

    Granted. Trial set for 8/27/2021 is continued to 4/1/2022 at 8:30 in PS2. The Pretrial Conference is set for 3/25/2022 at 8:30.

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  • Jul 22, 2021 Riverside County

    Motion granted. August 20, 2021 Motion to Strike confirmed. November 3, 2021 Order to Show Cause vacated and Case Management Conference set for November 3, 2021 at 8:30 .am., Department PS2.

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  • Jul 22, 2021 Riverside County

    Motion granted. Appearances required to hear re sanctions.

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Recent Cases by Hon. James T. Latting

On May 18, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

May 18, 2021

Status

Active

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Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2026

On April 23, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2026

On March 24, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Mar 24, 2021

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 17, 2025

On March 9, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Mar 09, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2026

On March 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 30, 2025

On October 18, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 08, 2025

On October 4, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Oct 04, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2021

On September 15, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2026

On September 1, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Sep 01, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2025

On July 12, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2022

On June 21, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 15, 2021

On March 11, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2022

On March 8, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2022

On February 26, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 15, 2021

On February 25, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Feb 25, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2026

On February 22, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2022

On February 16, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2022

On February 11, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Feb 11, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2026

On February 8, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2022

On February 2, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2020

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2022

On February 1, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2022

On February 1, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2022

On January 27, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On January 27, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge James T. Latting presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2020

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Riverside County

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2022