Judge Joseph F. De Vanon: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Peter B. Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Joseph F. De Vanon, Jr. (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. De Vanon began his judicial career as a judge for the Glendale Municipal Court in 1990. Six years later, he was elevated to the Superior Court by former Governor Pete Wilson in 1996.


De Vanon earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Southern California in 1972. He then completed a J.D. at Western State College of Law in 1976.


After graduating from law school, De Vanon began his legal career as a deputy public defender in the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office in 1977. Then,in 1986, he was named commissioner of the Glendale Municipal Court, a position he held until his appointment to the Municipal Court.


His memberships have included the California Judges Association and the California Court Commissioners Association. He was named Judge of the Year by the Pasadena Bar Association in 2006.


Born in Chicago, De Vanon was raised in Pasadena and San Marino.


He retired from the bench in 2013.

Recent Cases by Hon. Joseph F. De Vanon

On April 2, 2012 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2012

On March 20, 2012 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2012

On February 15, 2012 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2012

On January 6, 2012 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2012

On January 4, 2012 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 02, 2012

On December 23, 2011 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Dec 23, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk 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

Mar 27, 2012

On December 8, 2011 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Dec 08, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 20, 2011

On December 7, 2011 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Dec 07, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 17, 2012

On December 5, 2011 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Dec 05, 2011

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 04, 2011

On November 29, 2011 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Nov 29, 2011

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2023

On November 15, 2011 a premises liablty (e.g. slip & fall (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Nov 15, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 01, 2012

On October 31, 2011 a civil rights (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Oct 31, 2011

Status

Removal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2023

On October 18, 2011 an insurance coverage (not complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2012

On October 13, 2011 a contractual fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Contractual Fraud

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 14, 2011

On October 7, 2011 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk 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 29, 2012

On October 6, 2011 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk 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 06, 2012

On September 27, 2011 a mortgage foreclosure (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 30, 2012

On September 19, 2011 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk 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

Feb 21, 2023

On September 14, 2011 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2023

On September 13, 2011 an other pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Sep 13, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2012

On August 25, 2011 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk 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

Dec 18, 2011

On August 12, 2011 a quiet title (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Aug 12, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Quiet Title (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Quiet Title

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2012

On July 28, 2011 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2011

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk 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

Feb 19, 2023

On July 20, 2011 an other commercial/business tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph F. DeVanon presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Joseph F. DeVanon

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Commercial/Business Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2011

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