Judge Patricia M. Schnegg: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph G. Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Patricia M. Schnegg (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Schnegg was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis in 2000. She retired on March 31, 2015 and joined Judicate West as a private mediator and arbitrator.


Over the course of her judicial career, Schnegg held assignments in the CRASH Personal Injury, Business & Employment Settlement Program. She was also a member of the Grand Jury Committee; the Operations, Personnel & Budget Committee; and the Criminal Court & Court Services Committee.


Prior to her appointment, Schnegg was the vice president of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (1993 to 2000). During this time, she also worked as a partner at Knapp, Marsh, Jones & Doran, a firm she joined in 1977.


Schnegg earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1974. She then completed a J.D. at Loyola Law School in 1977.


Her memberships have included the Los Angeles County Bar Association (past president) and the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (past president). She also sat on the Board of Directors of the California Judges Association, the Board of Directors of Public Counsel, the Board of Directors of the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations, and the Board of Directors of the Downtown Women’s Center.


She was named Judge of the Year by the Los Angeles County Bar Association (2012). She is a recipient of the Judge of the Year Benjamin Aranda III Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mexican American Bar Association (2011), the Advancement of Women Award from the Loyola Law School Alumnae Association (2002), and the Distinguished Alumnae of the Year Award from Loyola Law School (2001).


When not presiding over legal matters, Schnegg enjoys aviation. She has logged over 700 navigator hours in Cessna 172 RG and P210 model planes.

Recent Cases by Hon. Patricia M. Schnegg

On April 17, 2013 an elder/dependent adult abuse case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Santa Monica Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Elder Abuse

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2013

On August 13, 2012 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 13, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 31, 2023

On October 24, 2008 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2017

On October 17, 2008 a petition for change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Oct 17, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On October 14, 2008 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Oct 14, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On October 9, 2008 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Oct 09, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2023

On October 7, 2008 an other compl-not tort or complex (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Compl-not Tort or Complex (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2017

On October 6, 2008 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2017

On October 1, 2008 a petition for change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Oct 01, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On September 30, 2008 an ud/commercial (not drugs/evict) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 30, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

UD/Commercial (not Drugs/Evict) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2017

On September 29, 2008 a petition for change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On September 26, 2008 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 26, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2017

On September 25, 2008 a petition for change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2023

On September 25, 2008 a petition for change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2023

On September 24, 2008 an other contract (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Contract (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2017

On September 24, 2008 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2017

On September 23, 2008 a petition for change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On September 23, 2008 a premises liablty (e.g. slip & fall (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Premises Liablty (e.g. slip & fall (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2017

On September 23, 2008 a petition for change of name (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2008

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Petition for Change of Name (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On September 23, 2008 an other contract (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Contract (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2017

On September 22, 2008 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 22, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2017

On September 17, 2008 a negligent breach of contract/warranty (no fraud) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 17, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Negligent Breach of Contract/Warranty (no fraud) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Negligent Breach

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2023

On September 15, 2008 an other pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2008

Status

Unknown

Judge

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Court

not found CA-Los Angeles

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On September 12, 2008 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Patricia M. Schnegg presiding.

Filed

Sep 12, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Van Nuys Courthouse East

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2017