Judge John A. Slawson (Retired): Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 78176 (December 1977)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr.

Biography

The Hon. John A. Slawson (Ret.) was a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2014 by former governor Jerry Brown. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of Louise M. Meisinger. Slawson ran an unsuccessful bid for a judgeship position in 2000. Judge Slawson retired on September 15, 2021.


Judge Slawson received his B.B.A. from California State University, Long Beach. He went on to earn his J.D. from Western State University College of Law.


Slawson began his legal career in private practice while also serving as a prosecutor for Redondo Beach City from 1978 to 1993. In 1993 he became a court commissioner for the Municipal Court before ultimately joining the Superior Court in that same capacity. In 1994 he became an adjunct professor for El Camino College. Sanders also taught as an adjunct professor for California State University, Dominguez Hills from 1999 to 2000. He remained a court commissioner until his appointment to the Superior Court in 2014.

Recent Rulings by Hon. John A. Slawson

  • Apr 13, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 4. Huguley v. MTC Financial, Inc. et al. – OFF CALENDAR

    Case No.: TC028374

    Matter on calendar for: Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; CMC

    Tentative ruling:

    The hearing is continued to May 4, 2017 at 8:30 AM in Department A for the reasons discussed below. No appearances...

  • Apr 11, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 2. Leon vs. CLMET Services, Inc.
    Case No.: TC028348
    Matter on calendar for: Unopposed Motion to be Relieved as Counsel
    Notes:
    Tentative ruling:
    Next dates: CMC – 4.21.17; FSC – 8.14.17; Jury Trial – 8.21.17
    Notice:
    2. Lettie Leon v. Calmet Services, Inc. et al.

    Case No.: TC...

  • Apr 11, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 3. Deeno Group, Inc. v. E-Cig Company, Inc.

    Case No.: TC028461

    Matter on calendar for: Unopposed motion to be relieved as counsel

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    This is essentially a sale of goods case. It was filed on June 15, 2016.

    Defendant’s counsel, M...

  • Apr 11, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 5. Kim Cozette Dawkins-Townsend v. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., et al.

    Case No.: TC028706

    Matter on calendar for: Demurrer

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    Plaintiff Kim Cozette Dawkins-Townsend’s February 7, 2017 complaint alleges causes of action for (1) Viol...

  • Apr 11, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 4. Mendoza v. Quest Nutrition, LLC, et al.

    Case No.: TC028656

    Matter on calendar for: Demurrer

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    Plaintiff alleges that Defendants Quest Nutrition, LLC (Plaintiff’s employer) and Michael Kenneth Osborn, Roland Jansen Penna, and Thomas ...

  • Apr 06, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 5. Sanders v. Walker, et al.

    Case No.: TC028629

    Matter on calendar for: “Motion for Title of Leon Sanders[‘] Home to Be Return[ed] to Leon Sanders”

    Tentative ruling: Posted

    I. Introduction

    This lawsuit is but the latest of several cases concerning a $25,000 loan se...

  • Apr 05, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 5. Sanders v. Walker, et al.

    Case No.: TC028629

    Matter on calendar for: “Motion for Title of Leon Sanders[‘] Home to Be Return[ed] to Leon Sanders”

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Introduction

    This lawsuit is but the latest of several cases concerning a $25,000 loan secured b...

  • Apr 04, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 5. McWhirter Distributing Co., Inc. v. Moveel Fuel, Inc., et al.

    Case No.: TC028195

    Matter on calendar for: Motion for leave to file first amended complaint

    Tentative ruling:

    This is a straightforward motion for leave to file first amended complaint and to amend the summo...

  • Apr 04, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 7. Hector Avina v. Broker Solutions, Inc., et al.

    Case No.: TC028554

    Matter on calendar for: Demurrer to Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) and Motion to Strike

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Introduction

    Plaintiff Hector Avina’s TAC alleges (1) violation of Civ. Code section ...

  • Apr 04, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 3. De’Quan Whitfield, et al. v. Los Angeles Unified School District, et al.

    Case No.: BC534895

    Matter on calendar for: (1) Defendants LAUSD’s and the Help Group’s Motion for Summary Judgment; (2) Unopposed petition to approve minor’s compromise; and (3) Defendants Administrative Services ...

  • Mar 30, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 6. Osuna v. Moreno – OFF CALENDAR

    Case No.: TC028569

    Matter on calendar for: Demurrer

    Tentative ruling:

    This action for fraud, cancellation of instrument (quitclaim deed), and quiet title was filed September 26, 2016.

    Code of Civil Procedure (“CCP”) section 430.4...

  • Mar 30, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 7. Hernandez v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., et al.

    Case No.: TC028695

    Matter on calendar for: defendant Hollyvale Rental Holding’s Unopposed Demurrer to Plaintiffs’ First Amended Complaint

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    Plaintiffs Carolina Hernandez and Franci...

  • Mar 28, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 8. Pena v. Paramount Meadows Nursing Center, LP

    Case No.: BC623396

    Matter on calendar for: Demurrer

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    Plaintiff, decedent Maria Pena, through her representatives, alleges that she arrived at Defendant Paramount Meadows Nursing Center...

  • Mar 28, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 11. Rollins Properties v. ACG Industries, Inc.

    Case No.: TC028703

    Matter on calendar for: Motion to disqualify counsel

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    This suit (which seems to be related to a number of others involving some or all of the same players) is a disput...

  • Mar 28, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 1. Ridgill Johnson Properties, Inc. v. Calhoun, et al.

    Case No.: TC023821

    Matter on calendar for: Motion to set aside default judgment

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    This is an action to recover the costs of nursing home care and treatment provided to Defendant L...

  • Mar 28, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 10. Sanders v. Walker, et al.

    Case No.: TC028629

    Matter on calendar for: Demurrer

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    Defendant Julie Allen, Trustee of the Allen Family Trust, Dated 1-4-2002, funded a Home Equity Revolving Line of Credit (“HELOC”) to Plaintiff Leon Sa...

  • Mar 28, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 9. A.P. Construction Group, Inc. v. Lopez, et al.

    Case No.: TC028064

    Matter on calendar for: Claim of exemption

    Tentative ruling:

    Procedural History

    This case arises from fraudulent certified payroll records submitted by Defendants Lopez and Calzon Builders to LAU...

  • Mar 28, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 7. Sellers v. Promise Healthcare, et al.

    Case No.: BC614633

    Matter on calendar for: Demurrer

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    Plaintiff alleges that he was transferred to Defendant Promise Hospital of East Los Angeles, L.P. (“Promise Hospital”) for continuation of ...

  • Mar 22, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 8. Seacliff Centre Pointe, LLC v. Light Up Life, Inc., et al.

    Case No.: TC024443

    Matter on calendar for: Unopposed Application for sale of dwelling

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    On April 26, 2011, the judgment creditor (Plaintiff Seacliff Centre Pointe, LLC) obt...

  • Mar 22, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 12. In Re: 1704 E. Saunders Street, Compton, CA

    Case No.: TS020188

    Matter on calendar for: Claim to surplus funds pursuant to Civil Code section 2924j(d)

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    Real property located at 1704 E. Saunders St., Compton, CA 90221 (“the Propert...

  • Mar 22, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 9. McGraw v. All Nations Security Services, Inc.

    Case No.: TC028434

    Matter on calendar for: Unopposed Demurrer; CMC; OSC re Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute

    Tentative ruling:

    This action arises out of Defendant’s alleged wrongful termination of Plaintiff. Presently befo...

  • Mar 22, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 7. Johnson v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

    Case No.: BC631535

    Matter on calendar for: Petition to file a late claim

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    This lawsuit arises out of an alleged police misconduct/pepper spraying incident. The Court previously denied Plain...

  • Mar 22, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 6. DeQuan Whitfield, et al v. LAUSD

    Case No.: BC534895

    Matter on calendar for: Hearing on unopposed petition to approve minor’s compromise

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    Plaintiff Dequan Whitfield, through his Guardian ad litem, Laquanda Wilson, alleges he is a m...

  • Mar 22, 2017 Los Angeles County

    # 11. Hernandez v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., et al.

    Case No.: TC028695

    Matter on calendar for: Unopposed Demurrer

    Tentative ruling:

    I. Background

    Plaintiffs Carolina Hernandez and Francis O’Brien filed this action on January 25, 2017, alleging thirteen causes of...

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Recent Cases by Hon. John A. Slawson

On November 30, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 30, 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 November 25, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 25, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

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 06, 2023

On November 20, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

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 November 20, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

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 07, 2023

On November 20, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

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 November 20, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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

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 03, 2023

On November 19, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 19, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

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 11, 2023

On November 18, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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

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 07, 2023

On November 18, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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

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 November 17, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 17, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

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 November 16, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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

Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2023

On November 12, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 12, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

Court

Pomona South

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 9, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 09, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

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 November 9, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 09, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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

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 November 9, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 09, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2023

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

Filed

Nov 06, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

Court

Pomona South

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 03, 2023

On November 4, 2020 an elder/dependent adult abuse prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 04, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

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 04, 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. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

Court

Pomona South

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 04, 2023

On November 3, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2023

On November 3, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

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

Filed

Oct 30, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

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

Court

Pomona South

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 09, 2023

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

Filed

Oct 30, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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

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 08, 2023

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

Filed

Oct 30, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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

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 06, 2023

On October 29, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John A. Slawson presiding.

Filed

Oct 29, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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

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 10, 2023