Judge Maria A. Audero: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 210141 (December 2000)

Biography

The Hon. Maria A. Audero is a U.S. Magistrate Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division. She was appointed to the District Court in 2018. She filled the seat vacated by the Hon. Andrew J. Wistrich.


Judge Audero graduated with her B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1980. She went on to earn her J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law in 2000.


Audero began her legal career as an associate litigating insurance bad faith matters at the law firm Barger and Wolen LLP in 2000. Two years later, she joined the law firm Jeffer, Mangels, Butler, and Mitchell LLP as an associate, where she specialized in employment law. Then, in 2004, Audero became a partner in the Employment Law practice at Paul Hastings, where she would remain until her appointment to the District Court in 2018. While at Paul Hastings, Audero served as co-chair of the firms Los Angeles Employment Law Department. Her areas of practice included state and federal wage-and-hour nationwide class and collective actions, discrimination and pay equity cases, equal employment opportunity cases, and government contract affirmative action matters.


Audero was appointed by former Governor Jerry Brown in 2015 to serve as commissioner of the California Fair Political Practices Commission.


She has also served on the board of directors of the Inner City Law Center, the National Employment Law Council, the Employment Round Table of Southern California, and the Southern Advisory Board of the Women in Law Enforcement Forum.


In addition to her many memberships, Audero also provided pro bono legal assistance to several organizations which have included the Community of Friends, the ACLU of Southern California, the Children's Bureau of Southern California, the Constitutional Rights Foundation, the Junior Achievement of Southern California, and the Los Angeles Bar Domestic Violence Project.


For her pro bono work, the ACLU recognized Audero in 2013 with its Pro Bono Services Award. She was also recognized by the United Way with its Outstanding Women Leaders Champion Award.

Recent Cases by Hon. Maria A. Audero

On January 13, 2022 a petition-dissolution (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition-Dissolution (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On December 10, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Dec 10, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2023

On December 3, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2021

Status

Active

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

Mar 12, 2023

On November 17, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Nov 17, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2023

On November 16, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2021

Status

Active

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

Mar 13, 2023

On November 12, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Nov 12, 2021

Status

Active

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

Mar 13, 2023

On November 12, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Nov 12, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2023

On November 4, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Nov 04, 2021

Status

Active

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

Mar 12, 2023

On November 3, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2023

On November 2, 2021 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Nov 02, 2021

Status

Active

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

Mar 12, 2023

On October 26, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Oct 26, 2021

Status

Active

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

Mar 13, 2023

On October 18, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2021

Status

Active

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

Mar 13, 2023

On October 8, 2021 a legal separation w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Oct 08, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Legal Separation w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 14, 2022

On October 7, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2022

On October 4, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Oct 04, 2021

Status

Active

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

Jan 05, 2022

On September 29, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 16, 2021

On September 28, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2021

Status

Active

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

Nov 23, 2021

On September 21, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Sep 21, 2021

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

Mar 14, 2023

On September 14, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2021

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2023

On September 14, 2021 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2021

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

Mar 14, 2023

On September 10, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2022

On September 7, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Sep 07, 2021

Status

Active

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

Dec 30, 2021

On September 2, 2021 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Sep 02, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2023

On September 1, 2021 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maria A. Audero presiding.

Filed

Sep 01, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maria A. Audero Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Maria A. Audero

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

Nov 17, 2021

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