Judge Peter J. Polos: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Orange County Superior Court, Department retired

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

Biography

The Hon. Peter J. Polos (Ret.) served as a judge for the Orange County Superior Court in California. Polos was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis in 2001. He retired on February 19, 2010 and joined Panish Shea & Boyle as Director of Litigation.


Over the course of his judicial career, Polos held assignments on the General Civil Panel, hearing complex tort, business, employment, and product liability cases. He also sat on the California Judicial Council’s Civil and Small Claims Advisory Committee.


Polos earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1987. While at UCLA, he played water polo and joined the Air Force ROTC. He earned one of two quotas given to all Southern California ROTC members to enter flight school after graduation as well as a pilot’s license for a Cessna 152. He then completed a J.D. at Loyola Law School in 1990.


After graduating from law school, Polos entered into private practice, specializing in medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability matters. He first practiced with David M. Harney in Los Angeles. Then, in 1996, he became a partner at Lopez, Hodes, Restaino, Milman & Skikos in Newport Beach.


His memberships have included the Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (President), the Banyard Inn of Court, and the California Judges Association. He is also a recipient of the W. Patrick McCray Award from the West Orange County Bar Association (2003).


Polos was born in Santa Monica, California.

Recent Cases by Hon. Peter J. Polos

On January 27, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

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Jan 27, 2010

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On January 22, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Jan 22, 2010

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 04, 2023

On January 12, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

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Jan 12, 2010

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Orange County, CA

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Collections

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May 04, 2023

On January 12, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2010

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May 04, 2023

On January 7, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On January 4, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2010

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

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May 04, 2023

On November 23, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Nov 23, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 04, 2023

On November 20, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

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Nov 20, 2009

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Orange County, CA

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Creditor

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May 04, 2023

On October 30, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

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Oct 30, 2009

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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May 04, 2023

On October 27, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

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Oct 27, 2009

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Orange County, CA

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May 04, 2023

On October 22, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

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Oct 22, 2009

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On September 28, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2009

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

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May 04, 2023

On September 25, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2009

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 04, 2023

On September 24, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

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Sep 24, 2009

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Orange County, CA

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Creditor

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Collections

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May 04, 2023

On September 24, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

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Sep 24, 2009

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On September 18, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Sep 18, 2009

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On September 18, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Sep 18, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On September 3, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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May 04, 2023

On August 20, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2009

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On August 13, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Aug 13, 2009

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On August 7, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Aug 07, 2009

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On August 6, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2009

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On July 30, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Jul 30, 2009

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On July 20, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Peter J. Polos presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Peter J. Polos Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Peter J. Polos

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

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