Judge John D. Early: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 166668 (December 1993)

Biography

The Hon. John D. Early is a U.S. Magistrate Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Southern Division. He was appointed to the District Court in 2017. He filled the seat vacated by the retirement of the Hon. Arthur Nakazato (Ret.).


Judge Early received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1990. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in 1993.


Prior to his appointment to the District Court, Early served as a sole practitioner at his own law firm. During his tenure in private practice, Early represented clients in government investigations as well as in complex civil litigation. His areas of practice included intellectual property, securities, and unfair competition disputes.


Before entering solo practice, Early served as an assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.


He also practiced as an associate with the law firms of Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher and with White and Case.


Besides teaching legal research and writing at the Chapman University Law School, Early also taught trial advocacy to federal prosecutors at the National Advocacy Center.


Judge Early has served as an appointed member of the Central District's Indigent Criminal Defense Panel and Civil Mediation Panel.

Recent Cases by Hon. John D. Early

On February 11, 2019 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Feb 11, 2019

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2023

On October 23, 2018 a minor's compromise (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2018

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Minor's Compromise (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On September 10, 2018 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2018

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On April 9, 2018 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2023

On March 14, 2018 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2018

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2023

On December 21, 2017 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2018

On December 20, 2017 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2019

On December 18, 2017 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Dec 18, 2017

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2018

On November 30, 2017 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Nov 30, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2018

On November 28, 2017 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Nov 28, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2019

On November 27, 2017 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

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Filed

Nov 27, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On October 25, 2017 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 04, 2018

On October 10, 2017 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2017

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 09, 2020

On October 10, 2017 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2017

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2019

On October 4, 2017 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Oct 04, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2019

On October 3, 2017 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Oct 03, 2017

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On September 25, 2017 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2017

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. John D. Early Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John D. Early

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 28, 2017

On September 25, 2017 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2017

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. John D. Early Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John D. Early

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 29, 2019

On September 21, 2017 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Sep 21, 2017

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. John D. Early Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John D. Early

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 30, 2017

On September 19, 2017 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. John D. Early Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John D. Early

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2018

On August 22, 2017 a minor's compromise (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2017

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

Hon. John D. Early Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John D. Early

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Minor's Compromise (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2018

On July 20, 2017 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2017

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2018

On June 9, 2017 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. John D. Early Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John D. Early

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On May 22, 2017 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge John D. Early presiding.

Filed

May 22, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. John D. Early Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for John D. Early

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

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