Judge Richard F. Charvat: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Richard F. Charvat (Ret.) was a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Charvat was appointed to the Los Angeles Municipal Court by former Governor Jerry Brown on October 5, 1981, and was elevated to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1983[1]. He retired in 2001 and later served on a panel of neutral arbitrators[1][2].

Charvat served in Long Beach during his Superior Court tenure[1]. In 1988, he ordered the resentencing of a burglary defendant after a probation report used prejudicial ethnic language about the defendant[3]. By 1990, he was serving as supervising judge of the court's South District[1]. His 1990 docket also included a contempt matter in which he jailed a businessman for failing to comply with a court order to remove contaminated soil from a Long Beach property[4]. In 1991, he granted the district attorney's request to dismiss a murder case after the credibility of a jailhouse informant used at trial came into question[5].

Educational background

Charvat earned a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1960. At the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, he completed an LL.B. in 1963.

Career history

After graduating from law school, Charvat joined the Office of the County Counsel for Los Angeles County as a deputy county counsel. During that period, he took a brief leave of absence to work as a staff attorney at United California Bank in San Francisco. He later resumed that work and remained with the office until 1981.

Personal life

Raised in Long Beach, Charvat was the son of Frank Charvat, a former commissioner and judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Outside the courtroom, his civic work included service as an emeritus member of the St. Mary Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees[6]. Charvat is registered as a Republican[1].

References

[1] Daily Journal — Judge Rooted in Court's History Plans to Retire
[2] OIA-Kaiser Arbitration Exhibits
[3] Los Angeles Times (July 29, 1988)
[4] Los Angeles Times (August 23, 1990)
[5] Los Angeles Times (April 14, 1991)
[6] St. Mary Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees

Recent Cases by Hon. Richard F. Charvat

On October 18, 2001 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On October 10, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On September 25, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On September 24, 2001 an othr profes health care malpractce (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Othr Profes Health Care Malpractce (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On September 19, 2001 a breach contrct/warnty(sellr pltf) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Breach Contrct/Warnty(Sellr Pltf) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On September 10, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On September 6, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Sep 06, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On August 24, 2001 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Aug 24, 2001

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On August 23, 2001 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Aug 23, 2001

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 27, 2021

On August 17, 2001 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Aug 17, 2001

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2023

On August 17, 2001 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Aug 17, 2001

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2021

On August 15, 2001 an othr breach contr/warr-not fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Othr Breach Contr/Warr-not Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On August 15, 2001 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2001

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On August 9, 2001 an other prof malp-not med or legal (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Aug 09, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Prof Malp-not Med or Legal (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2004

On August 8, 2001 a declaratory relief only (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Aug 08, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Declaratory Relief Only (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On August 2, 2001 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2001

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On July 31, 2001 a collections case-seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2001

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Collections Case-Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On July 24, 2001 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2001

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 05, 2021

On July 23, 2001 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Jul 23, 2001

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2023

On July 18, 2001 a guardianship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2001

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Richard F. Charvat Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard F. Charvat

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Guardianship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2023

On July 18, 2001 a breach contrct/warnty(sellr pltf) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Richard F. Charvat Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard F. Charvat

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Breach Contrct/Warnty(Sellr Pltf) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On July 11, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Jul 11, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Richard F. Charvat Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard F. Charvat

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On July 9, 2001 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Jul 09, 2001

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Richard F. Charvat Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard F. Charvat

Court

Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On June 28, 2001 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard F. Charvat presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2001

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

Hon. Richard F. Charvat Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard F. Charvat

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2023