Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff (Retired): Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 142025 (December 1989)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Mitchell L. Beckloff (Ret.) was a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Judge Beckloff retired on April 5, 2024. He was appointed to the bench in 2007 by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of Judson Morris. Judge Beckloff now offers mediator, arbitrator, judge pro tem, judicial and discovery referee services though Signature Resolution.


He is a registered Democrat.


Judge Beckloff received his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1983. He went on to earn his J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1989. While at Loyola, he served as Editor of the Law Review.


After graduating from law school, Beckloff joined the law firm of Pillsbury, Madison, and Sutro in 1989 as an associate. In 1992 he became an attorney for Auxiliary Legal Services. He entered into private practice in 1994 and became the founding partner for the law firm Groman and Beckloff. He joined the Los Angeles Superior Court in 1999 where he served as a court referee until 2001 when he became a Superior Court Commissioner. Beckloff was serving in that capacity at the time of his appointment to the bench in 2007.


During his time on the Superior Court, Judge Beckloff was named a supervising judge for the Probate Department in 2009.


He also served as a panelist for the Continuing Legal Education program.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Mitchell L. Beckloff

Recent Cases by Hon. Mitchell L. Beckloff

On February 19, 2026 an injunctive relief only (not domestic/harassment) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Injunctive Relief Only (not domestic/harassment) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2026

On February 11, 2026 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

1 File
Filed

Feb 11, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2026

On February 10, 2026 a mortgage foreclosure (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Mortgage Foreclosure (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2026

On February 3, 2026 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 Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court 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 03, 2026

On January 22, 2026 a tortious interference (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Jan 22, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Tortious Interference (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 22, 2026

On January 5, 2026 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2026

On January 2, 2026 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2026

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2026

On December 29, 2025 a wrongful eviction case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Eviction Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2025

On December 19, 2025 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 19, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2026

On December 18, 2025 a legal malpractice (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 18, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Legal Malpractice (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2025

On December 17, 2025 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 17, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2025

On December 16, 2025 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2025

On December 16, 2025 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2025

On December 16, 2025 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2025

On December 16, 2025 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2025

On December 15, 2025 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 15, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2025

On December 15, 2025 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 15, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2025

On December 12, 2025 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 12, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2025

On December 12, 2025 an other writ /judicial review (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 12, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Writ /Judicial Review (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2025

On December 11, 2025 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 11, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2025

On December 4, 2025 an other commercial/business tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 04, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Commercial/Business Tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 05, 2026

On December 1, 2025 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 01, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 05, 2025

On December 1, 2025 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

Dec 01, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 05, 2025

On November 24, 2025 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

1 File
Filed

Nov 24, 2025

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 24, 2025