Judge Michael S. Mink: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Peter B. Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Michael S. Mink (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Mink was initially appointed to the Los Angeles Municipal Court by former Governor Pete Wilson in 1994. Following court unification in 2000, he joined the Los Angeles County Superior Court, where he was assigned to the family law and general civil calendar.


Mink earned a B.S. in political science from Syracuse University in 1964. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law in 1967.


After graduating from law school, Mink began his legal career as a research attorney for the California Fourth District Court of Appeal. He then entered into private practice. He first joined Valensi & Rose before starting his own private practice as a sole practitioner. Then, just before his appointment, he partnered with Lee Alpert to form Alpert, Mink & Barr.


He has served as a delegate to the State Bar Conference of Delegates, a member of the Board of the San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Legal Services Corp., and a chair of the Superior Court’s Long Range Planning Committee for the Valley.


Mink has also performed extensive community service as president of the International Guiding Eyes Foundation, advisor to the San Fernando Valley Friends of Homeless Women and Children, director of the San Fernando Valley Apparent Association, and president of Sherman Oaks Northern Little League.


Mink was born and raised in Rochester, New York. He attended public schools in Brighton.


He retired from the bench in 2010.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael S. Mink

On January 13, 2022 a petition-dissolution (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2022

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition-Dissolution (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On January 3, 2022 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2022

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On May 27, 2020 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 S. Mink presiding.

Filed

May 27, 2020

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

Mar 06, 2021

On May 20, 2020 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 S. Mink presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2020

Status

Voluntary 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

Feb 19, 2021

On May 10, 2018 a petition for change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2018

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Chatsworth Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 11, 2023

On February 16, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Chatsworth

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 18, 2023

On February 13, 2018 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 18, 2018

On February 9, 2018 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Chatsworth

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 31, 2023

On February 9, 2018 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 08, 2018

On February 9, 2018 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2018

On February 9, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2018

On February 9, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On February 9, 2018 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2018

On February 9, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2018

On February 8, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Chatsworth

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2023

On February 8, 2018 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Chatsworth

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On February 8, 2018 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2018

On February 8, 2018 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2018

On February 8, 2018 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2018

On February 8, 2018 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On February 8, 2018 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 25, 2023

On February 8, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2018

On February 8, 2018 a civil harassment prevention (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment Prevention (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On February 8, 2018 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael S. Mink presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2018

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2018

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