Judge Michael J. Pearce: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department Bellflower - 1

Appointed By: Los Angeles County Superior Court Judges

Biography

Hon. Michael J. Pearce is a commissioner for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was elected to the bench by the Los Angeles County Superior Court judges in 2008.


Prior to his election, Pearce handled business litigation as a partner in the Long Beach law firm of Wise, Pearce, Yocis & Smith since 1984. He first joined the firm, formerly Wise, Wiezorek, Timmons & Wise and Wise & Nelson, in 1979.


Pearce also served as a judge pro tem, settlement officer, special master, and arbitrator for the Los Angeles County Superior Court and an administrative hearing officer for the City of Long Beach.


He received a B.A. from Oxford University in 1973. Pearce went on to complete a J.D. at Duke University School of Law in 1979. He also holds a degree from Cambridge University (1975).


His memberships have included the Long Beach Bar Association (past president), the Long Beach Bar Foundation (past director), the California Bar Standing Committee on Fee Arbitration (chair), and the Los Angeles County Bar Association (trustee).


Pearce was a past chair of the Long Beach Citizen Police Complaint Commission (1991 to 1997). He also presided over student discipline cases for California State University, Long Beach.


Pearce, a native of England, co-founded the Oxford and Cambridge Club of Los Angeles. He came to the United States in 1975 and became a U.S. citizen in 1983. Pearce is an avid fan of the Newcastle United soccer club.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael J. Pearce

On February 14, 2022 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

Feb 14, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2023

On August 13, 2021 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

49 Files
Filed

Aug 13, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Van Nuys East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On July 12, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

35 Files
Filed

Jul 12, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Inglewood

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2023

On June 24, 2021 an intentional bodily injury/property damage/wrongful death (e.g., assault, battery, vandalism, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

82 Files
Filed

Jun 24, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Intentional Bodily Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (e.g., assault, battery, vandalism, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2023

On May 24, 2021 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

19 Files
Filed

May 24, 2021

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Oct 19, 2023

On May 20, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

37 Files
Filed

May 20, 2021

Status

Judgment on Appeal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On April 16, 2021 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

68 Files
Filed

Apr 16, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

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 11, 2023

On March 23, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

Mar 23, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On February 16, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2021

On February 16, 2021 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 J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2021

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

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 02, 2023

On January 22, 2021 an other promissory note/collections case (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

Jan 22, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On January 21, 2021 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

Jan 21, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2022

On December 3, 2020 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2020

Status

Consolidation

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Compton

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2023

On October 16, 2020 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

49 Files
Filed

Oct 16, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Oct 18, 2023

On July 6, 2020 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Jul 06, 2020

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Bellflower

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On June 5, 2020 a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death - uninsured motorist (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

33 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Aug 05, 2023

On May 6, 2020 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2021

On May 6, 2020 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2021

On May 6, 2020 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On May 5, 2020 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

May 05, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2021

On May 5, 2020 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

May 05, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2022

On May 5, 2020 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

May 05, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2021

On May 5, 2020 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

May 05, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 09, 2021

On May 5, 2020 a small claims (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael J. Pearce presiding.

Filed

May 05, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael J. Pearce Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael J. Pearce

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Small Claims (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2021

Please wait a moment while we load this page.

New Envelope