Judge Michael E. Knight: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Michael E. Knight (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Knight was initially appointed to the Van Nuys Municipal Court by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1990. He was subsequently elevated to the Superior Court upon court unification in 2000. He retired from the bench in 2006.


Prior to his appointment, Knight worked as a deputy district attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office since 1970. Before that, he spent eight years as a police officer for the Culver City Police Department.


Knight earned a J.D. from the San Fernando Valley College of Law in 1969.


Born and raised in Indiana, Knight enjoys singing, snow and water skiing, fishing, and boating.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael E. Knight

On January 15, 2015 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael E. Knight presiding.

Filed

Jan 15, 2015

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Superior

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 22, 2023

On January 22, 2013 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael E. Knight presiding.

Filed

Jan 22, 2013

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2022

On May 17, 2011 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael Knight presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2011

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Chatsworth Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On May 17, 2011 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael Knight presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2011

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Chatsworth Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2022

On January 7, 2011 a collections case - purchased debt (charged off consumer debt purchased on or after january 1,2014) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael E. Knight presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2011

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Purchased Debt (Charged Off Consumer Debt Purchased on or after January 1,2014) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2023

On February 8, 2010 a collections case - purchased debt (charged off consumer debt purchased on or after january 1,2014) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael E. Knight presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Purchased Debt (Charged Off Consumer Debt Purchased on or after January 1,2014) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2022

On May 25, 2007 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael Knight presiding.

Filed

May 25, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Norwalk Courthouse

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

May 24, 2007

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