Judge Julian C. Recana: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 199043 (November 1998)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Julian C. Recana is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2015 by former governor Jerry Brown.


He is a registered Democrat.


Judge Recana graduated with his B.A. in economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1992. After graduating from college, Recana worked at Warner Bros. Television in their administration department from 1993 to 1995. He went on to earn his J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1998.


During law school, Recana clerked at the law firm of Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley, and Jennett for four months in 1997. After he graduated from Loyola, Recana joined the law firm of Early, Maslach, Price, and Baukol in 1999 where he served a brief stint as an attorney.


That same year, Recana joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office as a deputy district attorney. He would remain at the D.A.'s office for 15 years where he served as a prosecutor in their Hardcore Gang Division.


Judge Recana, who is of Filipino descent, followed in his father, the Hon. Mel Red Recana's footsteps in becoming a judge. His father was appointed by then-governor Brown to the Municipal Court in 1981. The elder Recana also served as a prosecutor at the D.A.'s office before his appointment to the bench.


Judge Recana has been a member of the Philippine American Bar Association.


He has also served as a volunteer for Project LEAD, where he taught fifth graders about the criminal justice system as well as the dangers of bullying and drug use.

Recent Cases by Hon. Julian C. Recana

On October 13, 2023 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On March 16, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2023

On March 16, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2023

On March 16, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2023

On March 16, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 19, 2023

On March 16, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2023

On March 16, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 19, 2023

On February 25, 2020 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Feb 25, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2023

On February 24, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Feb 24, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2023

On February 24, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Feb 24, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Compton

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On February 24, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Feb 24, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2023

On January 31, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2023

On January 30, 2020 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2020

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Compton

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On January 8, 2020 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Julian C. Recana presiding.

Filed

Jan 08, 2020

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Julian C. Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Julian C. Recana

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2023

Please wait a moment while we load this page.

New Envelope