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View Judge DashboardThe Hon. Mark A. Borenstein is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in March of 2009 by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Coleman Swart (Ret.)
He is a registered Democrat.
Judge Borenstein received his B.A. from the University of Buffalo in 1973. He went on to earn his J.D. from George Washington University in 1976. In 1978 he graduated with his LL.M from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.
After graduating from law school, Borenstein clerked for the Hon. Irving Hill (Ret.), former Federal Judge with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California from 1976 to 1977. Borenstein then joined the Los Angeles law firm Tuttle and Taylor as an associate in 1978. He remained with the firm for 22 years and was eventually named a partner. In 2000 he joined Shapiro, Borenstein, and Dupont as a partner. The following year he left to co-found the law firm Overland and Borenstein, which would later become Overland, Borenstein, Schaper, and Kim in 2004. He continued on with the firm, where he practiced complex litigation, until his appointment to the Superior Court in 2009.
During his time on the Superior Court, Judge Borenstein presided over the Edelman Children's Court.
He has also served as an adjunct professor for the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, where he taught civil procedure. He also served as a panelist for Whittier Law School.
IN THE MATTER OF: A1 TRAILER PARK
Dec 28, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
HEARING DATE: Mon., December 28, 2020 JUDGE /DEPT: Blancarte/25
CASE NAME: A1 Trailer Park v. Welhouse PET. FILED: 08-21-20
CASE NUMBER: 20STCP02666 DEFAULT: 10-22-20
NOTICE: OK
PROCEEDINGS: PETITION TO DECLARE MOBILEHOME ABANDONED
MOVING PARTY: Petitioner A1 Trailer...
DAMIAN MEDINA, BY AND THROUGH GUARDIAN AD LITEM, ET AL. VS MARIA D. ARECHIGA
Dec 28, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
HEARING DATE: Mon., December 28, 2020 JUDGE /DEPT: Blancarte/25
CASE NAME: Medina v. Arechiga COMP. FILED: 07-07-20
CASE NUMBER: 20STLC05671 DISC. C/O: 12-05-21
NOTICE: OK MOTION C/O: 12-20-21
TRIAL DATE: 01-04-22
PROCEEDINGS: PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OF A DISP...
Dec 28, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
HEARING DATE: Mon., December 28, 2020 JUDGE /DEPT: Blancarte/25
CASE NAME: Ramos v. Campos COMPL. FILED: 01-09-20
CASE NUMBER: 20STLC00262 DISC. C/O: 06-08-21
NOTICE: OK DISC. MOT. C/O: 06-23-21
TRIAL DATE: 07-08-21
PROCEEDINGS: EXPEDITED PETITION TO APPROVE COMPROMI...
RICK VANN ET AL VS MAURY GILES
Feb 06, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
Vann et al. v. Giles
Defendant’s Motion for Terminating Sanctions for Failure to Obey Court Orders and for Monetary Sanctions filed on 9/30/19 is DENIED without prejudice.
On 7/31/19, the Court granted Defendant’s motions to compel Plaintiffs’ responses to discovery. Motion, Ex. A. Plaintif...
VIVI ROBYN STAFFORD VS BROADSTONE FAIRFAX, LLC, ET AL.
Jan 22, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
AFTER REVIEW OF THE COURT FILE, THE COURT MAKES THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
Department 2 of the Personal Injury Court has determined that the above-entitled action is complicated based upon the number of pretrial hearings and/or the complexity of the issues presented.
AT THE DIRECTION OF DEPARTMEN...
JOSE LOPEZ, ET AL. VS PRIMESTOR, ET AL.
Jan 22, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
AFTER REVIEW OF THE COURT FILE, THE COURT MAKES THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
Department 2 of the Personal Injury Court has determined that the above-entitled action is complicated based upon the number of pretrial hearings and/or the complexity of the issues presented.
AT THE DIRECTION OF DEPARTMEN...
TANIA OLVERA, ET AL. VS RAY FISH, ET AL.
Jan 21, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
AFTER REVIEW OF THE COURT FILE, THE COURT MAKES THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
Department 2 of the Personal Injury Court has determined that the above-entitled action is complicated based upon the number of pretrial hearings and/or the complexity of the issues presented.
AT THE DIRECTION OF DEPARTMEN...
TIMOTHY BELLINGER VS GO KART WORLD, ET AL.
Jan 21, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
AFTER REVIEW OF THE COURT FILE, THE COURT MAKES THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
Department 2 of the Personal Injury Court has determined that the above-entitled action is complicated based upon the number of pretrial hearings and/or the complexity of the issues presented.
AT THE DIRECTION OF DEPARTMEN...
IN THE MATTER ROBERTO HERNANDEZ GONZALEZ
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
The Court intends to grant the petition since no objection was filed two court days before the hearing. YOUR APPEARANCE IS NOT NECESSARY. Your petition will be granted. You may obtain a copy of the signed decree in Room 112 in the Clerk's Office on or after April 18, 2017.
...IN THE MATTER OF BLANCA CAMPOS
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
Your appearance is required. Driver's license number is incorrect.
...IN THE MATTER OF SARA ALEXANDRA FRITZCHE
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
The Court intends to grant the petition since no objection was filed two court days before the hearing. YOUR APPEARANCE IS NOT NECESSARY. Your petition will be granted. You may obtain a copy of the signed decree in Room 112 in the Clerk's Office on or after April 18, 2017.
...IN THE MATTER OF MIKKEL BONDESEN
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
The Court intends to grant the petition since no objection was filed two court days before the hearing. YOUR APPEARANCE IS NOT NECESSARY. Your petition will be granted. You may obtain a copy of the signed decree in Room 112 in the Clerk's Office on or after April 18, 2017.
...IN THE MATTER OF MARVIN ALFRESO POLANCO GONZALEZ
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
Your appearance is necessary. Still no proof of service on father.
...IN THE MATTER OF SINJIN CHRISTIAN FAYETTE
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
Your appearance is necessary. No proof of service on father.
...Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
The Court intends to grant the petition since no objection was filed two court days before the hearing. YOUR APPEARANCE IS NOT NECESSARY. Your petition will be granted. You may obtain a copy of the signed decree in Room 112 in the Clerk's Office on or after April 18, 2017.
...IN THE MATTER OF KEVIN GONZALEZ
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
The Court intends to grant the petition since no objection was filed two court days before the hearing. YOUR APPEARANCE IS NOT NECESSARY. Your petition will be granted. You may obtain a copy of the signed decree in Room 112 in the Clerk's Office on or after April 18, 2017.
...IN THE MATTER OF DUANE LEONARD LENOX
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
The Court intends to grant the petition since no objection was filed two court days before the hearing. YOUR APPEARANCE IS NOT NECESSARY. Your petition will be granted. You may obtain a copy of the signed decree in Room 112 in the Clerk's Office on or after April 18, 2017.
...Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
The Court intends to grant the petition since no objection was filed two court days before the hearing. YOUR APPEARANCE IS NOT NECESSARY. Your petition will be granted. You may obtain a copy of the signed decree in Room 112 in the Clerk's Office on or after April 18, 2017.
...IN THE MATTER OF DARRYL MILTON
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
Your appearance is required. Still no warrant clearance or consent from Parole.
...IN THE MATTER OF DEANDRE MARTINEZ
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
Your appearance is required. Must show proof of service on father.
...IN THE MATTER OF JOHNNY HERNANDEZ
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
Your appearance is required. No proof of publication and outstanding warrant must be cleared. Court also needs information about probation status.
...IN THE MATTER OF MAKI MOREA KYQYKALIU
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
Your appearance is required. Fees must be paid.
...IN MATTER OF JUAN GILBERTO FARIS
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
The Court intends to grant the petition since no objection was filed two court days before the hearing. YOUR APPEARANCE IS NOT NECESSARY. Your petition will be granted. You may obtain a copy of the signed decree in Room 112 in the Clerk's Office on or after April 18, 2017.
...IN THE MATTER JAMIE FENG YI YEN
Apr 11, 2017 |  Los Angeles County
The Court intends to grant the petition since no objection was filed two court days before the hearing. YOUR APPEARANCE IS NOT NECESSARY. Your petition will be granted. You may obtain a copy of the signed decree in Room 112 in the Clerk's Office on or after April 18, 2017.
...Mar 06, 2020
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Product Liability (not asbestos or toxic/environmental) (General Jurisdiction)
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Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)
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Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)
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Jury Verdict 05/21/2019
Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)
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Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)
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Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 09/11/2019
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Legacy Judgment 09/18/2017
Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)
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Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)
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Legacy Judgment 09/19/2017
Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)
Apr 18, 2017
Legacy Judgment 09/22/2017
Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)
Apr 18, 2017
Legacy Judgment 09/12/2017
Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)
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