The Honorable Randolph M. Hammock
Los Angeles Superior Court, Department 047
Biography
The Hon. Randolph M. Hammock is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was elected to the bench in 2010 after an unsuccessful bid in 2006.
He is a registered Democrat.
Judge Hammock received his bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 1980. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1983.
After graduating from law school, Hammock entered into private practice where he served as a civil litigator for most of his legal career. During that time he litigated a wide range of cases that included probate, civil rights, and family law. He served as a volunteer judge pro tem for the Los Angeles Municipal and Superior Courts starting in 1998 to 2007. He then became a full-time referee for the Dependency Court in 2007. He remained in that capacity until winning the election to the Superior Court in 2010.
In 2010 he held the distinction of being admitted to the bar in 15 states.
He has been outspoken on the subject of ballot designations and has written an article on the subject.
Judge Hammock is fluent in American Sign Language and has been a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Recent Rulings by Hon. Randolph M. Hammock
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MARIA HEIFETZ VS ALEXANDER ITKIN, ET AL.
Sep 18, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Maria Heifetz v. Alexander Itkin, et al. DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT MOVING PARTY: Defendants Alexander Itkin, Alena Itkin, and Akula Properties, LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Maria Heifetz STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that she agreed to purchase a resident...
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KAREN KEELING VS HOWROYD-WRIGHT EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, INC., ET AL.
Sep 18, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Karen Keeling v. Howroyd–Wright Employment Agency, Inc., et al. DEMURRER TO SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT MOVING PARTY: Defendant Howroyd-Wright Employment Agency, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Karen Keeling STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges fraud, negligent misrepresentati...
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JAY KATO ET AL VS. BRUCE KATO ET AL
Sep 16, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Jay Kato derivatively on behalf of Marutama Company, Inc. v. Bruce Kato, et al. MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS RE: SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE (ANTI-SLAPP) MOVING PARTY: Defendants Bruce Kato, Successor Trustee of the Kazuo Kato and Cherry Y. Kato Trust dated May 22, 29197 aka Bruce Kato, Successor Trus...
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Sep 16, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Pepper Carlson v. Jojax, LLC, et al. DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT MOVING PARTY: Defendants Jojax, LLC, Greater Good Content, Inc., Joe Care, Jackson Morton, Rocky Morton, Pedro Aragao De Oliveira and John-Michael Triana RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Pepper Carlson STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR...
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EMMA R. HURTADO, ET AL. VS COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, ET AL.
Sep 13, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Emma R. Hurtado v. Community Memorial Health System dba Community Memorial Hospital – San Buena Ventura MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE [CCP § 397(c)] MOVING PARTY: Defendant Community Memorial Health System dba Community Memorial Hospital RESPONDING PARTY(S): No opposition filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/...
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K KAYE KIM VS COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS BANK
Sep 13, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
K. Kaye Kim v. Commonwealth Business Bank MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION MOVING PARTY: Defendant Commonwealth Business Bank RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff K. Kaye Kim STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff K. Kaye Kim was employed as the CFO of D...
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ANDREA MAROSI ET AL VS LISA S EHRLICH ET AL
Sep 12, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Andrea Marosi, et al. v. Lisa S. Ehrlich, individually and as trustee of The Marcia Ehrlich Survivor’s Trust UT Restated April 15, 2009, the Ehrlich 1985 Family Trust, and the Richard Ehrlich Bypass Trust, et al. MOTION FOR TRANSFER OF VENUE MOVING PARTY: Defendants Lisa S. Ehrlich as Trustee of the Estate...
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ALFONSO GUZMAN VS ESTES EXPRESS LINES INC ET AL
Sep 12, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Alfonso Guzman v. Estes Express Lines, Inc. MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, ALTERNATIVELY, FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION OF ISSUES MOVING PARTY: Defendants Estes Express Lines and Carlos Sandoval RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Alfonso Guzman STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that...
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MICHAEL HOFFMANN VS THE MENS WEARHOUSE INC ET AL
Sep 11, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Michael Hoffman v. The Men’s Warehouse, Inc., et al. DEMURRER TO THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT MOVING PARTY: Defendant Tailored Shared Services, LLC (incorrectly identified by Plaintiff as Tailored Brands Shared Services, LLC) RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Michael Hoffmann STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PRO...
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STEVE SHIN SOK CHON VS CINDY HEESUNG CHON
Sep 10, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Steve Shin Sok Chon v. Cindy Heesung Chon MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF THE COURT’S APRIL 24, 2019 ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO QUASH THIRD PARTY SUBPOENAS OF PACIFIC CITY BANK MOVING PARTY: Defendant Cindy Heesung Chon RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Steve Shin Sok Chon STATEMENT O...
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Recent Rulings by Hon. Randolph M. Hammock
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MARIA HEIFETZ VS ALEXANDER ITKIN, ET AL.
Sep 18, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Maria Heifetz v. Alexander Itkin, et al. DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT MOVING PARTY: Defendants Alexander Itkin, Alena Itkin, and Akula Properties, LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Maria Heifetz STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that she agreed to purchase a resident...
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KAREN KEELING VS HOWROYD-WRIGHT EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, INC., ET AL.
Sep 18, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Karen Keeling v. Howroyd–Wright Employment Agency, Inc., et al. DEMURRER TO SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT MOVING PARTY: Defendant Howroyd-Wright Employment Agency, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Karen Keeling STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges fraud, negligent misrepresentati...
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JAY KATO ET AL VS. BRUCE KATO ET AL
Sep 16, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Jay Kato derivatively on behalf of Marutama Company, Inc. v. Bruce Kato, et al. MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS RE: SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE (ANTI-SLAPP) MOVING PARTY: Defendants Bruce Kato, Successor Trustee of the Kazuo Kato and Cherry Y. Kato Trust dated May 22, 29197 aka Bruce Kato, Successor Trus...
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Sep 16, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Pepper Carlson v. Jojax, LLC, et al. DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT MOVING PARTY: Defendants Jojax, LLC, Greater Good Content, Inc., Joe Care, Jackson Morton, Rocky Morton, Pedro Aragao De Oliveira and John-Michael Triana RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Pepper Carlson STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR...
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EMMA R. HURTADO, ET AL. VS COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, ET AL.
Sep 13, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Emma R. Hurtado v. Community Memorial Health System dba Community Memorial Hospital – San Buena Ventura MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE [CCP § 397(c)] MOVING PARTY: Defendant Community Memorial Health System dba Community Memorial Hospital RESPONDING PARTY(S): No opposition filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/...
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K KAYE KIM VS COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS BANK
Sep 13, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
K. Kaye Kim v. Commonwealth Business Bank MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION MOVING PARTY: Defendant Commonwealth Business Bank RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff K. Kaye Kim STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff K. Kaye Kim was employed as the CFO of D...
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ANDREA MAROSI ET AL VS LISA S EHRLICH ET AL
Sep 12, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Andrea Marosi, et al. v. Lisa S. Ehrlich, individually and as trustee of The Marcia Ehrlich Survivor’s Trust UT Restated April 15, 2009, the Ehrlich 1985 Family Trust, and the Richard Ehrlich Bypass Trust, et al. MOTION FOR TRANSFER OF VENUE MOVING PARTY: Defendants Lisa S. Ehrlich as Trustee of the Estate...
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ALFONSO GUZMAN VS ESTES EXPRESS LINES INC ET AL
Sep 12, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Alfonso Guzman v. Estes Express Lines, Inc. MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, ALTERNATIVELY, FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION OF ISSUES MOVING PARTY: Defendants Estes Express Lines and Carlos Sandoval RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Alfonso Guzman STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that...
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MICHAEL HOFFMANN VS THE MENS WEARHOUSE INC ET AL
Sep 11, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Michael Hoffman v. The Men’s Warehouse, Inc., et al. DEMURRER TO THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT MOVING PARTY: Defendant Tailored Shared Services, LLC (incorrectly identified by Plaintiff as Tailored Brands Shared Services, LLC) RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Michael Hoffmann STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PRO...
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STEVE SHIN SOK CHON VS CINDY HEESUNG CHON
Sep 10, 2019 | Judge Randolph M. Hammock | Los Angeles County, CA
Steve Shin Sok Chon v. Cindy Heesung Chon MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND CLARIFICATION OF THE COURT’S APRIL 24, 2019 ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO QUASH THIRD PARTY SUBPOENAS OF PACIFIC CITY BANK MOVING PARTY: Defendant Cindy Heesung Chon RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Steve Shin Sok Chon STATEMENT O...