Judge Joseph S. Biderman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph G. Davis, Jr.

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Joseph S. Biderman (Ret.) was a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California[1]. Biderman was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis in July 2003[2]. He retired on March 18, 2014, becoming a neutral with Judicate West (2014 to 2016)[1].

While on the bench, his assignments included the Probate Calendar and the Independent Calendar Civil Court. He also served as supervising judge of the court's West District. In 2006, he denied an effort by two men featured in the film Borat to block the DVD release and remove a scene in which they appeared[2].

Educational background

Biderman earned a B.A. in American government and politics from the University of Virginia in 1978. At the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, he completed a J.D. in 1981. While a law student, he interned with the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice. He also clerked for Robert M. Takasugi on the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 1, 1981)[3].

Career history

After graduating from law school, Biderman began his legal career as a trial attorney with the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., handling civil rights matters. He remained there until 1983. That year, he became a deputy public defender with the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, where he handled misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases.

In 1985, Biderman entered private practice as an associate at Bryan Cave LLP, where his work included product liability, business, environmental, and civil rights matters. In 1988, he joined Honda North America as managing counsel and supervised staff attorneys handling product liability claims until 1991. Biderman then opened a sole practice in Los Angeles County, focusing on general business, torts, and criminal defense matters. In 1994, he worked as of counsel in the Los Angeles office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (formerly Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro) before becoming a court commissioner.

Biderman began his judicial service as a court commissioner for the Los Angeles Municipal Court from 1994 until court unification in 2000. After unification, he continued as a commissioner of the Los Angeles County Superior Court until joining the bench.

His professional memberships included the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Santa Monica Bar Association, the Desert Bar Association, and the California Judges Association. In 2000, the Century City Bar Association named him Municipal Court Commissioner of the Year[1].

Personal life

Biderman was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and was raised in McLean, Virginia. Outside the courtroom, he served on the board of directors of the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic. His recreations included running, bicycling, hiking, gardening, and reading mystery novels. He was certified as bilingual by the County of Los Angeles.

From 2015 to 2020, he served as a mediator and arbitrator at ADR Services, Inc. By 2020, he had started a private mediation practice.

References

[1] Judicate West — Newsroom Article
[2] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile
[3] State Bar of California Attorney Profile

Recent Cases by Hon. Joseph S. Biderman

On April 12, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2023

On April 11, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On April 10, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2013

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 18, 2013

On April 10, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2013

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2013

On April 9, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2023

On April 5, 2013 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2013

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2013

On April 5, 2013 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2013

On April 4, 2013 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 04, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2013

On April 4, 2013 a minor's compromise (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 04, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Minor's Compromise (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 02, 2014

On April 4, 2013 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 04, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2023

On April 3, 2013 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2013

On April 3, 2013 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2022

On March 27, 2013 a minor's compromise (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2013

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Minor's Compromise (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2013

On March 27, 2013 a minor's compromise (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2013

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Minor's Compromise (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2013

On March 20, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2013

On March 19, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2013

Status

Unknown

Judge

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Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On March 19, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2023

On March 19, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Joseph S. Biderman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Joseph S. Biderman

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2013

On March 15, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2013

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Joseph S. Biderman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Joseph S. Biderman

Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2013

On March 15, 2013 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2023

On March 15, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Joseph S. Biderman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Joseph S. Biderman

Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On March 15, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Joseph S. Biderman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Joseph S. Biderman

Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2013

On March 15, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Joseph S. Biderman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Joseph S. Biderman

Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2023

On March 15, 2013 a civil petition - change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Joseph S. Biderman presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Joseph S. Biderman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Joseph S. Biderman

Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Petition - Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2013