Judge Roy L. Paul: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

CA Bar #: 80513 (June 1978)

Biography

The Hon. Roy L. Paul (Ret.) was a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He retired from the bench on February 16, 2018. Paul was originally elected to the Downey Municipal Court on June 9, 1994, receiving 73% of the vote. He was subsequently elevated to the Superior Court in 2000 as a result of the court's unification.


He is a registered Democrat.


Paul graduated with his B.A. in psychology from the University of Southern California in 1971.


After graduating from college, Paul joined the Navy and served in active duty from 1971 to 1975. He remained in the Naval Reserves until 1994 when he retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.


Paul went on to earn his J.D. from Western State University College of Law, San Diego in 1977. In 2014 he received his certificate in Civil Mediation from The National Judicial College.


After graduating from law school, Paul began his legal career in private practice in 1978.


Then in 1980, Paul became a councilman for the City of Bell Gardens. He was elected Mayor for the city in 1982. In 1984 Paul moved to the City of Downey and was elected a city councilman in 1986 and served as the Mayor for Downey in 1990.


In 1991 Paul was selected to become commissioner for the Downey Municipal Court. He remained in that position until being elected to the bench in 1994.


During his time on the bench, Paul served as presiding judge for Downey Municipal Court in 1996.


In 2015 Paul received the Trial Judge of the Year from the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.


Paul has served as a neutral for Signature Resolution, formerly Benchmark Resolution Group.

Recent Cases by Hon. Roy L. Paul

On January 15, 2022 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jan 15, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On January 13, 2022 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2022

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2022

On January 21, 2021 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jan 21, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On November 5, 2018 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Nov 05, 2018

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 09, 2022

On February 28, 2018 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2018

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 18, 2023

On August 3, 2017 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Aug 03, 2017

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2023

On April 3, 2017 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 16, 2023

On March 30, 2017 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Mar 30, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On February 16, 2017 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 15, 2023

On January 4, 2017 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2017

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 16, 2023

On January 3, 2017 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2017

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On August 25, 2016 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 25, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On August 11, 2016 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Aug 11, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 13, 2023

On August 10, 2016 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Aug 10, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On August 10, 2016 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Aug 10, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On August 4, 2016 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Aug 04, 2016

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On August 2, 2016 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On July 28, 2016 a minor's compromise - expedited (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Minor's Compromise - Expedited (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On July 27, 2016 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On July 25, 2016 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jul 25, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On July 25, 2016 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jul 25, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On July 15, 2016 a trust (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jul 15, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Trust (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On July 14, 2016 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On July 14, 2016 a conservatorship (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Roy L. Paul presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2016

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Roy L. Paul Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Roy L. Paul

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Conservatorship (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

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