Judge Kevin C. Brazile: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 113355 (June 1984)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Kevin C. Brazile is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California[1]. Brazile was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis in December 2002[1].

While on the bench, Brazile's assignments have included unlimited civil trials at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse[1]. He also served as site judge at the West Covina Courthouse and as supervising judge of the downtown civil departments. His colleagues later elected him assistant presiding judge for 2017 to 2018 and presiding judge for 2019 to 2020[2]. During his term as presiding judge, he became the first African American to lead the court and oversaw the court's early operational response to the COVID-19 pandemic[2][3].

Educational background

Brazile earned a B.A. in political science, cum laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in 1980[3]. At UCLA School of Law, he completed a J.D. in 1983[3]. Before transferring to UCLA, he attended West Los Angeles Junior College[3]. During college and law school, he worked as a clothing salesman, gardener, and mover to support himself[3]. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (June 1984).

Career history

After law school, Brazile joined the Los Angeles County Counsel's Office in 1984 as a civil trial attorney[4]. His practice there included personal injury, employment discrimination, dangerous conditions of public property, sexual assault, police misconduct, and federal civil rights matters[4]. Over the next 18 years, he advanced through posts that included deputy county counsel, division chief, and assistant county counsel in the General Litigation Division[4]. During his tenure as division chief, he became the first African American to hold that position[4].

In that work, Brazile argued matters before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the California Courts of Appeal, and state and federal trial courts[4]. He also secured a unanimous favorable judgment before the U.S. Supreme Court[4].

Brazile served on the board of the California Judges Association. He also served on the board of the California Judges Association Foundation and in other leadership roles within the California Judges Association[4]. His broader professional service included a voting term on the Judicial Council of California beginning in September 2020 and an earlier term from September 2017 to September 2018[4]. He also served as co-chair of the Judicial Council's Advisory Committee on Providing Access and Fairness and as a member of the Judicial Council's Civil and Small Claims Advisory Committee[4]. In 1994, he received the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Civil Attorney of the Year Award. The UCLA Alumni Association later presented him with its Award for Public Service in 2020[3].

Personal life

Born in 1957 at the Queen of Angels Hospital in Echo Park, Los Angeles, Brazile grew up in Inglewood before moving to Culver City[3]. He was the first in his family to attend college and later the first in his family to graduate from college and law school[3]. Stories told by a friend's father influenced his decision to pursue law[3]. Outside the courtroom, Brazile and his wife, Nitra Brazile, a former school administrator, have raised one son[4].

References

[1] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile
[2] Courthouse News Service — Kevin Brazile Selected as Next LA County Presiding Judge
[3] UCLA Alumni Association — Kevin Brazile '80, J.D. '83
[4] Southwestern Law School — Article 18: Kevin Brazile

Recent Rulings by Hon. Kevin C. Brazile

Recent Cases by Hon. Kevin C. Brazile

On October 28, 2026 an other non-personal injury/property damage/wrongful death tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2026

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Other Non-Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 29, 2026

On October 28, 2026 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2026

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 29, 2026

On October 28, 2026 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2026

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 29, 2026

On October 28, 2026 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

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Oct 28, 2026

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Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

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Oct 29, 2026

On October 27, 2026 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
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Oct 27, 2026

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

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Oct 28, 2026

On October 26, 2026 a quiet title (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

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Oct 26, 2026

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Quiet Title (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Quiet Title

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Oct 26, 2026

On October 26, 2026 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

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Oct 26, 2026

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 26, 2026

On October 26, 2026 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
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Oct 26, 2026

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2026

On October 26, 2026 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 26, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2026

On October 26, 2026 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 26, 2026

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2026

On October 23, 2026 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 23, 2026

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2026

On October 23, 2026 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2026

On October 23, 2026 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2026

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 27, 2026

On October 22, 2026 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 22, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

On October 22, 2026 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Superior

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Court Category

Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

On October 22, 2026 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 22, 2026

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

On October 22, 2026 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2026

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 21, 2026 an other employment complaint (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Employment Complaint (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 21, 2026 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

On October 21, 2026 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 20, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

On October 20, 2026 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 20, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

On October 19, 2026 an other non-personal injury/property damage/wrongful death tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Kevin C. Brazile Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kevin C. Brazile

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Non-Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

On October 19, 2026 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Kevin C. Brazile presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026