Judge Lori R. Behar: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 81568 (November 1978)

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

Biography

The Hon. Lori R. Behar is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. She succeeded Marjorie S. Steinberg in her appointment to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on December 27, 2012.


She is a registered Democrat.


Judge Behar received her B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and went on to earn her J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1978.


Behar joined the law firm of Haight, Brown, and Bonesteel LLP in 1977 where she served in various capacities such as clerk, associate and eventually as a partner for the firm. She was with the firm for almost 30 years, until 2006 when she left to serve as a court commissioner for the Los Angeles Superior Court. She remained there until her appointment to the bench in 2012.


Some of her memberships include the Association of Southern California Defense Council where she holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve as president, the Los Angeles County Bar Foundation, Dispute Resolution Services, and the Litigation Section of the County Bar.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lori R. Behar

On October 4, 2022 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Oct 04, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On July 22, 2022 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Jul 22, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On July 12, 2022 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On June 30, 2022 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On June 1, 2022 an asbestos- personal injury/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

171 Files
Filed

Jun 01, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Asbestos- Personal Injury/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On February 4, 2020 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2023

On February 17, 2015 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Feb 17, 2015

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 09, 2018

On February 13, 2015 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2015

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2021

On January 30, 2015 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2015

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2021

On December 30, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Dec 30, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 20, 2015

On November 26, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 26, 2014

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 17, 2014

On November 26, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 26, 2014

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Lori R. Behar Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lori R. Behar

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 15, 2014

On November 25, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 25, 2014

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On November 25, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 25, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Lori R. Behar Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lori R. Behar

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 16, 2014

On November 25, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 25, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Lori R. Behar Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lori R. Behar

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 16, 2014

On November 25, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 25, 2014

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

Hon. Lori R. Behar Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lori R. Behar

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2022

On November 25, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 25, 2014

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Lori R. Behar Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lori R. Behar

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 16, 2014

On November 25, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 25, 2014

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Lori R. Behar Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lori R. Behar

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 16, 2014

On November 20, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Lori R. Behar Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lori R. Behar

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2023

On November 20, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Lori R. Behar Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lori R. Behar

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2014

On November 20, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Lori R. Behar Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lori R. Behar

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2014

On November 19, 2014 a workplace harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 19, 2014

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Workplace Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Workplace Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2014

On November 19, 2014 a workplace harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 19, 2014

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

Hon. Lori R. Behar Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lori R. Behar

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Workplace Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Workplace Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 09, 2014

On November 18, 2014 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Lori R. Behar presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Lori R. Behar Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lori R. Behar

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 08, 2014

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