Judge James V. Selna: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 48649 (January 1971)

Appointed By: Pres. George W. Bush

Biography

The Hon. James V. Selna is a District Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Southern Division. He was nominated by President George W. Bush in January 2003 and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in March 2003. He filled the seat vacated by the late Hon. John Spencer Letts (deceased).


Judge Selna received his A.B. from Stanford University in 1967. He went on to earn his J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1970. While at Stanford, Selna was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Order of the Coif honor societies and also served as an editor for the Law Review.


After graduating from law school, Selna became an associate at the Los Angeles office of O'Melveny and Myers LLP. He practiced in that capacity until being named a partner in 1978. In 1983, Selna then served as a partner at the firm's Newport Beach office. While at the firm, Selna specialized in business litigation with an emphasis on antitrust, and trade secret issues. Selna also served as an arbitrator for the National Panel and Large Complex Case Panel of the American Arbitration Association. He remained with the firm until receiving a call to the state bench in 1998.


It was at that time that former Governor Pete Wilson appointed Selna to serve as an Orange County Superior Court judge. He remained on the Superior Court until his confirmation to the District Court in 2003.


Selna served as past-president and general counsel for the Newport Harbor Art Museum. He was the director of the Phoenix House and a trustee of the Orange County Museum of Art.


Some of his bar memberships have included the California State Bar Standing Committee on Federal Courts, the California State Bar Litigation Section, the California State Bar Antitrust Section, the Los Angeles County Bar Antitrust Section, and the Orange County Federal Bar Association.


He has been a prolific speaker on subjects ranging from antitrust law, business practices, and trade secrets.


Judge Selna was born in San Jose, California.

Recent Cases by Hon. James V. Selna

On January 15, 2022 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Jan 15, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On November 30, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Nov 30, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Whittier

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2023

On September 24, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On September 24, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On September 24, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On September 24, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On September 24, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On September 24, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2023

On December 10, 2019 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Dec 10, 2019

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2023

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

Filed

Dec 10, 2019

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On October 29, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Oct 29, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2023

On October 23, 2018 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 10, 2023

On October 22, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2023

On October 22, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On October 22, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Long Beach

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2023

On June 6, 2018 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Jun 06, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. James V. Selna Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James V. Selna

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 18, 2023

On January 17, 2014 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Jan 17, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2021

On December 16, 2013 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2013

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2023

On November 26, 2013 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Nov 26, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. James V. Selna Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James V. Selna

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2023

On November 20, 2013 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2013

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. James V. Selna Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James V. Selna

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2023

On November 20, 2013 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. James V. Selna Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James V. Selna

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2023

On November 18, 2013 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2013

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. James V. Selna Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James V. Selna

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2023

On November 12, 2013 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Nov 12, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. James V. Selna Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James V. Selna

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 02, 2013

On November 8, 2013 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge James V. Selna presiding.

Filed

Nov 08, 2013

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. James V. Selna Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James V. Selna

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 01, 2013

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