Judge Loren G. Freestone: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

San Diego County Superior Court, Department C-64

CA Bar #: 191868 (December 1997)

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

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Loren G. Freestone is a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court in California. Freestone was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on July 20, 2018, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of David J. Danielsen[1].

On the bench, his assignments have included service as supervising judge of the Civil Division at the Hall of Justice[2]. In 2025, Freestone denied an anti-SLAPP motion filed by a Texas-based manufacturer of ghost gun kits in litigation brought by the State of California, concluding that the claims concerned product sales rather than the company's speech or prior litigation[3].

Educational background

Freestone earned a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. At the University of San Diego School of Law, he completed a J.D. in 1997. While in law school, he served as a judicial extern to Associate Justice Judith L. Haller of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District[4]. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 1997).

Career history

In 1998, Freestone began his legal career as an associate at McInnis, Fitzgerald, Rees & Sharkey (1998 to 1999). He then joined Higgs, Fletcher & Mack LLP (1999 to 2004), where his practice focused on employment and business law, including wrongful termination, discrimination claims, wage and hour violations, and harassment. In 2004, Freestone transitioned to Hurst & Hurst (2004 to 2008). He returned to Higgs, Fletcher & Mack LLP in 2008 as an associate and became a partner in 2014.

In professional service, Freestone was president-elect of the San Diego County Bar Association in 2016 and president in 2017[5]. He also served on the board of directors of the Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association from 2009 to 2016[6].

Personal life

Freestone is registered as a Democrat[7].

References

[1] Governor of California Press Release (July 20, 2018)
[2] San Diego Superior Court — Hall of Justice Departments
[3] Courthouse News — California Judge Slaps Down Ghost Gun Manufacturer's Anti-SLAPP Motion
[4] Daily Journal — Loren G. Freestone
[5] Times of San Diego — Loren Freestone Named President of San Diego County Bar Association
[6] Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association — Loren G. Freestone Appointed to San Diego Superior Court
[7] Ballotpedia — Loren G. Freestone

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Gomez vs The Regents of the University of California

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Ontiveros vs Johnson

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Greenwich Insurance Company vs Moreno

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Amaya vs Amerit Fleet Solutions Inc

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Stylli vs Alter

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Wahlstrom vs Government Employees Insurance Company

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Page vs Hyundai Motor America

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Dotson vs Weber

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Ocean Pacific Companies LLC vs Hiqor Inc

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Montgomery vs City of San Diego

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Fazli vs Woodworth

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Rodriguez vs Lopez

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Jakez Electric Inc vs Vertical Mvmt LLC

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Petition of Monterroso

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AMRE Properties LLC vs Aquamarine Investments Inc

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Haith vs Amazon.com Services LLC

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Risher vs Albertsons LLC

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Spineto vs San Marcos Unified School District

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Ecdao vs Limelight Media LLC

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Perez vs Costco Wholesale Corporation

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Whiteley vs Caloiaro

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Petition Re: 3555-67, 3557 & 3569 Keating Street & 1734 Titus Street San Diego CA 92110 all in San Diego County California

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Petition Re: 10159 El Poquito Ln Santee California 92071-5040 APN: 381-450-35-00

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Oct 09, 2026

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About

Loren G. Freestone
Current Appointment San Diego County Superior Court, Department C-64	San Diego County Superior Court, Department C-64
Education J.D., University of San Diego School of Law - 1997 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles	J.D., University of San Diego School of Law - 1997 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

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Current Court:	CA - San Diego County Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Superior Court of California	San Diego County, California
Partner	Higgs, Fletcher and Mack LLP	San Diego County, California
Associate	Higgs, Fletcher and Mack LLP	San Diego County, California
Associate	Hurst and Hurst	San Diego County, California
Associate	Higgs, Fletcher and Mack LLP	San Diego County, California
Associate	McInnis, Fitzgerald, Rees and Sharkey	San Diego County, California