Judge John A. Kronstadt: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Department - Western Division, Rm. 10C

CA Bar #: 71555 (December 1976)

Appointed By: Pres. Barack H. Obama, II

Biography

Overview

The Hon. John A. Kronstadt is a senior United States district judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California[1]. Kronstadt was appointed to the bench by former President Barack Obama on April 14, 2011, after Senate confirmation of a November 2010 nomination, filling the vacancy created by the passing of Florence-Marie Cooper[2].

On the Los Angeles County Superior Court, his assignments included criminal, civil, and family law matters, and he chaired the court's Community Outreach Committee and Outreach Governance Committee[3]. He served on that court until his federal appointment in 2011[3]. On that court, he presided over litigation concerning ownership of the 840-pound Bahia Emerald[4].

Educational background

Kronstadt earned a B.A. in government, with distinction, from Cornell University in 1973[5]. At Cornell, he was a member of the Quill and Dagger society[5]. He went on to complete a J.D. at Yale Law School in 1976[5]. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 1976).

Career history

After law school, Kronstadt served as a judicial law clerk to William P. Gray on the United States District Court for the Central District of California (1976 to 1977)[5]. He then joined Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP (then Arnold & Porter LLP), in Washington, D.C., as an associate (1978 to 1983)[5]. In 1984, he became a partner there and continued in that role until 1985[5]. In 1985, Kronstadt moved to Los Angeles and became a named partner at Blanc, Williams, Johnston & Kronstadt, in Century City, where he practiced until 2000[5]. When that firm's members joined Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in 2000, he remained there as a partner until former Governor Gray Davis appointed him to the Los Angeles County Superior Court in 2002[3][5]. During his 24 years in private practice, his work centered on complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on antitrust, corporate governance, trade secrets, copyright, securities regulation, and environmental matters[5].

His professional memberships included the Los Angeles County Bar Association[3]. From 1997 to 2002, he served as assistant vice president, a member of the executive committee, and a trustee[3]. In 1998, he received the association's first award for outstanding committee chair[3].

Personal life

Outside the courtroom, Kronstadt's civic work has included long service with the Constitutional Rights Foundation[6]. He joined the foundation's board of directors and executive committee in 2004[6]. From 2006 to 2007, he served as its president[6]. Through the foundation, he developed the Courtroom to Classroom program to facilitate judges' visits to schools[6].

Kronstadt was born on March 5, 1951, in Washington, D.C.[5]. He and his wife, Helen Bendix, an associate justice of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, have raised three children[4]. His recreational pursuits have included hiking, running, photography, and mountaineering, including climbs of Mount Rainier and Mount Whitney[4]. In discussing the federal bench, Kronstadt said that the opportunity to continue learning attracted him to the role[4].

References

[1] Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit — Annual Report 2022
[2] United States District Court for the Central District of California — John Kronstadt Sworn in as District Judge
[3] Metropolitan News-Enterprise (November 19, 2010)
[4] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile of John A. Kronstadt
[5] Yale Law School — John Kronstadt
[6] Armenian Bar Association — Annual Judges Night

Recent Cases by Hon. John A. Kronstadt

On November 30, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Nov 30, 2020

Status

Other

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Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2023

On November 10, 2020 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Nov 10, 2020

Status

Active

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Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On November 3, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2020

Status

Active

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Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On October 28, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2023

On October 21, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

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Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On October 20, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

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Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2023

On October 16, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 16, 2020

Status

Other

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Court

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2023

On October 15, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On October 13, 2020 an other family law (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Family Law (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2023

On October 8, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 08, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2023

On October 8, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 08, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2023

On October 7, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2023

On October 7, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2023

On October 6, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2023

On October 6, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2023

On October 2, 2020 an elder/dependent adult abuse prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 02, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Elder Abuse

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 07, 2023

On October 1, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 01, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2023

On October 1, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Oct 01, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2023

On September 29, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On September 28, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2023

On September 25, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court 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 civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On September 24, 2020 an elder/dependent adult abuse prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Kronstadt presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Elder Abuse

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

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

Filed

Sep 24, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. John A. Kronstadt Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John A. Kronstadt

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023