Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 79629 (May 1978)

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. She was originally appointed to the Municipal Court by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1987. She was elected to the Superior Court in 1997.


In 1969 Duffy-Lewis traveled and performed as a volunteer with the USO to entertain troops overseas.


Judge Duffy-Lewis graduated with her B.A. in speech communications as well as her California teaching credentials from the University of Southern California in 1971. She went on to earn her J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 1974.


Duffy-Lewis entered into private practice after graduating from law school. She practiced aviation and family law from 1978 to 1981. She became the Assistant Dean for Northop University School of Law in 1981 and served in that capacity for two years. Judge Duffy-Lewis then joined the law firm of Brauer, Lewis, and Nelson as an associate in 1983. After practicing with the firm for a year, she joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in 1984 as a deputy district attorney. She served as a prosecutor for the D.A.'s office until her appointment to the Superior Court in 1987.


Judge Duffy-Lewis, a native of Los Angeles, was named a Fulbright Scholar in 2009. She taught at Sofia University in Bulgaria as part of the Fulbright Scholar Program.


She is an author, speaker and a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.

Recent Cases by Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

On April 17, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2024

On April 17, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Status

Pending

Judge

Hon. Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2024

On April 16, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2024

On April 15, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2024

On April 15, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2024

On April 15, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2024

On April 15, 2024 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2024

On April 12, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 12, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2024

On April 12, 2024 a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death - uninsured motorist (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death - Uninsured Motorist (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2024

On April 12, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 12, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 11, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 11, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2024

On April 11, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 11, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 11, 2024 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 10, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2024

On April 9, 2024 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2024

On April 9, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2024

On April 9, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2024

On April 9, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2024

On April 8, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 08, 2024

On April 8, 2024 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2024

On April 8, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 08, 2024

On April 8, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis presiding.

Filed

Apr 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2024

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