Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 176365 (June 1995)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Rupert A. Byrdsong is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench on June 18, 2014, by former Governor Jerry Brown.


He is a registered Democrat.


Judge Byrdsong graduated magna cum laude with his B.A. in political science from Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, in 1991. While in college, he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He went on to earn his J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School, Nashville, Tennessee, in 1994. At Vanderbilt, Byrdsong was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity as well as the Black Law Students Association.


After he graduated from law school, Byrdsong began a clerkship at the law firm of Ivie, McNeill, and Wyatt in 1994. In 1995 he became an associate at the firm and would ultimately be named a partner of Ivie, McNeill, and Wyatt in 2001. Early on in his career at the firm, which spanned almost twenty years, Byrdsong's area of practice included civil rights litigation, where he represented law enforcement personnel in cases involving police misconduct. Later, he would branch out into employment litigation, handling cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, and other employment issues at both the state and federal court levels. He continued to practice with the firm until his appointment to the Superior Court in 2014.


During his time on the Superior Court, Judge Byrdsong was assigned to the Complex Civil Litigation Division, where he presided over the asbestos cases for the county. At the time of his assignment to the Civil Division in 2017, he held the distinction of being the first African-American to preside in that department.


Some of his memberships have included the California Association of Black Lawyers, the John M. Langston Bar Association, as well as the Association of African American California Judicial Officers.


Judge Byrdsong enjoys cooking, reading and playing basketball.

Recent Cases by Hon. Rupert A. Byrdsong

On March 26, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 26, 2024

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Mar 26, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 25, 2024

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Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Mar 26, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 25, 2024

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Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Mar 25, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 25, 2024

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Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

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Mar 25, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 22, 2024

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Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

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Mar 25, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 22, 2024

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Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

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Mar 22, 2024

On March 21, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 21, 2024

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Mar 21, 2024

On March 21, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 21, 2024

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Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

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Mar 22, 2024

On March 21, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 21, 2024

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Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2024

On March 21, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 21, 2024

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Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Mar 21, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 20, 2024

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Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

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Mar 21, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 20, 2024

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Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Mar 20, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death - uninsured motorist (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 20, 2024

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Category

Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death - Uninsured Motorist (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 20, 2024

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Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

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Mar 20, 2024

On March 19, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 19, 2024

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Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2024

On March 19, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 19, 2024

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Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Mar 19, 2024

On March 19, 2024 a labor commissioner appeals (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 19, 2024

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Labor Commissioner Appeals (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Labor

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Mar 19, 2024

On March 18, 2024 a contractual fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 18, 2024

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Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Contractual Fraud

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 18, 2024

On March 18, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

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Mar 18, 2024

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Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On March 18, 2024 a fraud (no contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

1 File
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Mar 18, 2024

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Category

Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On March 18, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

1 File
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Mar 18, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 18, 2024

On March 15, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

1 File
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Mar 15, 2024

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Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On March 15, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

1 File
Filed

Mar 15, 2024

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Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 17, 2024

On March 15, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong presiding.

1 File
Filed

Mar 15, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

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Mar 18, 2024

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