Judge Louise A. LaMothe: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 51805 (January 1972)

Appointed By: Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Biography

The Hon. Louise A. LaMothe (Ret.) is a former magistrate for the United States District Court for the Central District of California. She was appointed to the bench by the judges of the Central District of California in 2014, filling the vacancy created by the Hon. Rita C. Federman.


She received a bachelor’s degree in history from Stanford University in 1968. LaMothe then completed a J.D. at Stanford Law School in 1971.


LaMothe began her legal career as an associate at Irell & Manella, LLP in 1974. During her eighteen-year tenure there, she went on to become the firm's first female partner. LaMothe left the firm in 1992 to become a senior litigation principal at Riordan & McKinzie, where she practiced until 1996. At that time, LaMothe joined Bird, Marella, Boxer, Wolpert & Matz as of counsel.


Then, in 1999, she embarked on a career in Alternative Dispute Resolution, where she served as a neutral for over twenty-five years. During her tenure as a neutral, LaMothe has served on the panels of the American Arbitration Association, and the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution. In addition, she is a fellow and board member of the College of Commercial Arbitrators and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. As a neutral, she specialized in commercial, employment, intellectual property, and entertainment matters.


LaMothe served as a lawyer representative for the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference and was also a volunteer for the District Court's Attorney Settlement Officer Panel.


Her other memberships have included the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Santa Barbara County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the California Women Lawyers, the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, and the Santa Barbara Women Lawyers.

Recent Cases by Hon. Louise A. LaMothe

On January 13, 2022 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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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 09, 2022

On February 9, 2021 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2021

On February 26, 2019 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2019

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On January 30, 2019 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2019

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On January 28, 2019 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2019

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 30, 2021

On January 23, 2019 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2019

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2021

On January 11, 2019 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2021

On January 4, 2019 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2019

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2021

On January 2, 2019 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2019

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2021

On April 11, 2018 a dcss - uifsa (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2018

Status

Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DCSS - UIFSA (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2021

On April 10, 2018 a dcss - uifsa (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DCSS - UIFSA (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2021

On April 3, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On March 29, 2018 a dcss - uifsa (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Mar 29, 2018

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DCSS - UIFSA (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2022

On March 23, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Mar 23, 2018

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On March 15, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2018

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On March 12, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2018

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2022

On March 7, 2018 a dcss - uifsa (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Mar 07, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DCSS - UIFSA (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2021

On February 28, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 28, 2021

On February 22, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2018

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 23, 2021

On February 22, 2018 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2018

Status

Other

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 09, 2022

On February 21, 2018 a dcss - uifsa (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Louise A. LaMothe Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Louise A. LaMothe

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DCSS - UIFSA (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On February 15, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Louise A. LaMothe Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Louise A. LaMothe

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2021

On February 15, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Louise A. LaMothe Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Louise A. LaMothe

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2021

On February 14, 2018 a dept. of child support services (dcss) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Louise A. LaMothe presiding.

Filed

Feb 14, 2018

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Louise A. LaMothe Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Louise A. LaMothe

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dept. of Child Support Services (DCSS) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

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