Judge Lorna A. Alksne: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 165273 (June 1993)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Lorna A. Alksne (Ret.) served as a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court in California. Alksne was appointed to the bench by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2005, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Wayne L. Peterson. She retired on February 16, 2022, and joined JAMS as a private mediator and arbitrator.


Alksne held assignments as the Presided Judge (2020 to 2022) and the Assistant Presiding Judge (2018 to 2019) of the San Diego County Superior Court. She also presided over criminal trials (2015 to 2017), the civil independent calendar (2012 to 2014), family law cases (2005 to 2011), and the appellate division (2009 to 2011).


Prior to her appointment, Alksne was a court commissioner for the San Diego County Superior Court, a position to which she was named in 2001.


Alksne earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Mills College in 1986. She then received a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1992.


After graduating from law school, Alksne entered into private practice, working as an associate at Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich (1993 to 1997) and Paul, Plevin & Sullivan (1997 to 1999). She specialized in employment litigation matters.


Her memberships have included the San Diego County Bar Association, the California Judges Association, the Association Business Trial Lawyers, the J. Clifford Wallace American Inn of Court, and the Lawyer’s Club of San Diego. She has also been involved with the Center for Judicial Education & Research, the National Institute of Family Law Trial Advocacy, and the California Judicial Council.


She was named Distinguished Judge of the Year by the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2009) and Judge of the Year by the San Diego Certified Family Law Specialists (2009).

Recent Cases by Hon. Lorna A. Alksne

On October 22, 2021 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna Alksne presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2022

On July 16, 2021 a pi/pd/wd - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna Alksne presiding.

Filed

Jul 16, 2021

Status

Case Voided

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 04, 2021

On March 8, 2021 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna Alksne presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2021

Status

Case Voided

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 19, 2023

On September 16, 2020 civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna Alksne presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 24, 2020

On August 20, 2020 a pi/pd/wd - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna Alksne presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna Alksne

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2023

On September 16, 2019 a securities litigation case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2019

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Securities Litigation

Practice Area

Securities

Matter Type

General Securities

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 09, 2020

On August 22, 2019 civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2023

On January 5, 2016 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna Alksne presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2016

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 13, 2018

On December 18, 2013 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Dec 18, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2014

On September 27, 2013 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2013

On August 13, 2013 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Aug 13, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2014

On May 23, 2013 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Harassment

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 18, 2013

On May 10, 2013 a harassment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Harassment

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 29, 2013

On October 26, 2012 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Oct 26, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2013

On October 25, 2012 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2013

On October 23, 2012 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2013

On October 19, 2012 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2013

On October 19, 2012 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 23, 2013

On October 18, 2012 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna Alksne presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2012

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2012

On October 12, 2012 an other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna Alksne presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Real Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 13, 2012

On October 12, 2012 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2012

On October 4, 2012 an other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Oct 04, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Real Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2018

On September 26, 2012 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Sep 26, 2012

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Mass Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2013

On September 24, 2012 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Lorna A. Alksne presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Lorna A. Alksne Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lorna A. Alksne

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 31, 2013

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