Judge S. Paul Bruguera: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Los Angeles County Superior Court Judges

Biography

Overview

The Hon. S. Paul Bruguera is a court commissioner for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California[1]. Bruguera was appointed as a court commissioner by the judges of the Los Angeles County Superior Court in September 2019[2].

As of August 2026, Bruguera was assigned to the Norwalk Courthouse, where he handled civil unlawful detainer matters[1].

Educational background

Bruguera earned a B.A. in psychology from Claremont McKenna College in 1978. At Loyola Law School, he completed a J.D. in 1981. While at Loyola Law School, he helped start the school's Public Interest Law Society[3]. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (1981)[4].

Career history

After graduating from law school, Bruguera entered private practice at Burke, Williams & Sorensen (1982 to 1999)[3]. His work there centered on civil litigation, including municipal litigation, condemnation, land use law, and, early in his career, insurance defense[3]. He later joined the California Department of Justice in Los Angeles as a deputy attorney general, where he remained until 2019[2].

Personal life

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bruguera moved to California at age four with his parents[3]. The family settled in Palo Alto, where he attended high school. His father was Spanish, and his mother was Finnish.

Outside the courtroom, Bruguera participated in the Los Angeles County Bar Association's mentoring program at Garfield High School and worked on home-building projects in Mexico[3]. He also served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church[3].

At Loyola Law School, Bruguera met his wife, Soussan G. Bruguera[3]. She retired from the Los Angeles County Superior Court in 2016 after twenty-seven years on the bench[5].

References

[1] Los Angeles Superior Court Judicial Directory
[2] Metropolitan News-Enterprise (November 2019)
[3] Daily Journal — Judicial Profile
[4] State Bar of California — Attorney Licensee Profile
[5] Metropolitan News-Enterprise (November 2016)

Recent Cases by Hon. S. Paul Bruguera

On February 25, 2022 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Feb 25, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2022

On January 11, 2022 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2022

On December 30, 2021 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Dec 30, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2022

On November 23, 2021 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Nov 23, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2022

On November 2, 2021 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Nov 02, 2021

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2022

On October 15, 2021 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 15, 2021

On March 25, 2021 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 20, 2021

On March 2, 2021 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

1 File
Filed

Mar 02, 2021

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 20, 2023

On January 22, 2021 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Jan 22, 2021

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2023

On November 24, 2020 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Nov 24, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2024

On July 15, 2020 an other contract dispute (not breach/insurance/fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jul 15, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Norwalk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Contract Dispute (not breach/insurance/fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On February 27, 2020 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

25 Files
Filed

Feb 27, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 02, 2023

On February 25, 2020 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Feb 25, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Norwalk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On February 24, 2020 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

27 Files
Filed

Feb 24, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Norwalk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2023

On February 18, 2020 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Feb 18, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Norwalk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2023

On February 18, 2020 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Feb 18, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Norwalk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On February 18, 2020 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Feb 18, 2020

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

On February 14, 2020 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

26 Files
Filed

Feb 14, 2020

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Norwalk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On February 14, 2020 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Feb 14, 2020

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Court

Norwalk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On February 7, 2020 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

38 Files
Filed

Feb 07, 2020

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Norwalk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On January 29, 2020 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

43 Files
Filed

Jan 29, 2020

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Norwalk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On January 22, 2020 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

39 Files
Filed

Jan 22, 2020

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Court

Norwalk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 30, 2023

On January 21, 2020 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

Filed

Jan 21, 2020

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 08, 2021

On January 21, 2020 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge S. Paul Bruguera presiding.

37 Files
Filed

Jan 21, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Court Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 06, 2024