Judge Jean E. Matusinka: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department deceased

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Jean E. Matusinka (deceased) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Matusinka was appointed to the bench by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1985. She passed away on March 27, 2006.


Prior to her appointment, Matusinka sat as a deputy district attorney in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office since 1970. She specialized in child abuse, domestic violence, and sex crimes cases, proving instrumental in the creation of the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Section, the Sexual Crimes Program of the Central Trials Division, and the Los Angeles County Interagency Council on Child Abuse & Neglect.


Matusinka earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Hunter College. She then completed a J.D. at Brooklyn Law School in 1966.


She taught as a clinical professor at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine’s Institute of Psychiatry, Law & Behavioral Science. In that capacity, she helped trained psychologists and psychiatrists who may be called on to interview defendants in connection with sexual assault prosecutions.


Matusinka was born and raised in New York City. Her husband, Dave Lytle, worked as a Parole Officer for Los Angeles County. They resided in Rolling Hills Estates.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jean E. Matusinka

On March 3, 2006 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2006

On February 10, 2006 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2022

On February 10, 2006 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2022

On February 10, 2006 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On February 3, 2006 an injunctive relief only (not domestic/harassment) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Injunctive Relief Only (not domestic/harassment) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2022

On January 25, 2006 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2006

On January 24, 2006 a premises liability (e.g.slip & fall) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2006

On January 19, 2006 an other non-personal injury/property damage tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Jan 19, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Non-Personal Injury/Property Damage tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 24, 2006

On January 18, 2006 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Jan 18, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2007

On January 17, 2006 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Jan 17, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2022

On January 12, 2006 an insurance coverage (not complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 20, 2006

On January 9, 2006 a petition for change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2006

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2022

On January 9, 2006 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2006

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On January 3, 2006 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2006

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 18, 2007

On December 29, 2005 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2006

On December 27, 2005 a fraud (no contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Dec 27, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2006

On December 23, 2005 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Dec 23, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 31, 2006

On December 21, 2005 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 21, 2007

On December 20, 2005 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2006

On December 20, 2005 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2005

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Jean E. Matusinka Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Jean E. Matusinka

Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2023

On December 16, 2005 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2005

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Jean E. Matusinka Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Jean E. Matusinka

Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On December 13, 2005 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Dec 13, 2005

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Jean E. Matusinka Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Jean E. Matusinka

Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On December 5, 2005 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Dec 05, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance 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

Jan 23, 2007

On November 23, 2005 a defamation (slander/libel) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Jean E. Matusinka presiding.

Filed

Nov 23, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Defamation (Slander/Libel) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Slander,Libel,Defamation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2005

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