Judge Michael R. Hoff: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Michael R. Hoff (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Hoff was appointed to the bench by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1989. He retired on June 13, 2008, and joined Alternative Resolution Centers as a private mediator and arbitrator.


Prior to his appointment, Hoff was a judge for the Los Angeles Municipal Court, a position to which he was named in 1987. Before that, he worked as an attorney in private practice, specializing in personal injury litigation.


Hoff earned a bachelor’s degree from Los Angeles Valley College. He then completed a J.D. at La Salle Extension University in Chicago.


His memberships have included the Valley Community Legal Foundation (director). He was named Judge of the Year by the San Fernando Valley Bar Association.


Raised in the San Fernando Valley, Hoff graduated from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks. He spent twenty years as a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, holding assignments as a captain and area commander for the North Hollywood Station.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael R. Hoff

On December 10, 2019 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 R. Hoff presiding.

Filed

Dec 10, 2019

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Michael R. Hoff Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael R. Hoff

Court

Chatsworth

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 13, 2023

On September 13, 2011 an other employment complaint (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael Hoff presiding.

Filed

Sep 13, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2017

On January 4, 2011 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Hoff presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2011

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. Michael R. Hoff Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael R. Hoff

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2023

On July 13, 2010 an othr profes health care malpractce (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Othr Profes Health Care Malpractce (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 27, 2017

On June 29, 2009 a collections case-seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2009

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case-Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2016

On January 2, 2009 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Hoff presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2009

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Michael R. Hoff Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael R. Hoff

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On May 29, 2008 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On May 2, 2008 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2008

On May 2, 2008 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2008

On April 30, 2008 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2008

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2008

On April 29, 2008 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2008

On April 26, 2008 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2017

On April 23, 2008 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On April 22, 2008 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On April 16, 2008 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2017

On April 4, 2008 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Apr 04, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On April 3, 2008 a fraud (no contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2008

Status

Consolidation

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2023

On April 2, 2008 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On April 1, 2008 an other real property rights case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property Rights Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2017

On March 28, 2008 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Mar 28, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Othr Breach Contr/Warr-not Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2017

On March 28, 2008 a petition for change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Mar 28, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On March 27, 2008 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2023

On March 24, 2008 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Hoff presiding.

Filed

Mar 24, 2008

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Michael R. Hoff Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Michael R. Hoff

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

Feb 15, 2023

On March 18, 2008 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge MICHAEL R. HOFF presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. MICHAEL R. HOFF Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MICHAEL R. HOFF

Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2017

Please wait a moment while we load this page.

New Envelope