Judge Stephen M. Lachs: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department retired

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

Biography

The Hon. Stephen M. Lachs (Ret.) served as a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Lachs was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown in 1979. He retired on October 3, 1999 and joined ADR Services as a private mediator and arbitrator.


Over the course of his judicial career, Lachs served as the Supervising Judge of the Mental Health Courts (1980 to 1981) and the Family Law Courts (1985 to 1986). He was also a justice pro tem for the California Court of Appeal and the California Supreme Court.


Prior to his appointment, Lachs served as a Commissioner for the Los Angeles Superior Court from 1975 to 1979. Before that, he worked as an attorney in private practice.


Lachs earned a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1960. He then completed an LL.B. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in 1963.


He has served on the board of Desert AIDS Project, an organization dedicated to provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS support services.


Lachs is considered to be the first openly gay judge appointed in the United States.

Recent Cases by Hon. Stephen M. Lachs

On July 11, 2016 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Jul 11, 2016

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

Feb 04, 2023

On June 9, 2015 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2015

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 03, 2023

On August 12, 2014 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Aug 12, 2014

Status

Default Judgment

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 02, 2023

On August 1, 2014 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Aug 01, 2014

Status

Relief Denied

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 11, 2023

On December 13, 2010 a dv prevention w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Dec 13, 2010

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On November 18, 2010 a joint petition for summary dissolution (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2010

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Dissolution

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2023

On July 19, 2010 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2010

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

Feb 11, 2023

On November 20, 2000 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2000

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On October 17, 2000 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Oct 17, 2000

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On March 17, 1999 a civil harassment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Mar 17, 1999

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Harassment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Harassment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2023

On November 9, 1998 a minor's contract (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Nov 09, 1998

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Minor's Contract (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 13, 2021

On August 1, 1997 an other real property rights case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Aug 01, 1997

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property Rights Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 07, 1997

On July 25, 1997 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Jul 25, 1997

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 25, 2007

On July 17, 1997 a pi other -do not use (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 1997

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

PI Other -DO NOT USE (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 08, 1997

On April 3, 1997 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 1997

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2023

On March 31, 1997 a confession judgment not domestic (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Mar 31, 1997

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Confession Judgment not Domestic (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On March 26, 1997 an ud/residence (not drugs/evict) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 1997

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

UD/Residence (not Drugs/Evict) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 06, 1997

On March 25, 1997 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 1997

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On March 12, 1997 a sister state judgment (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 1997

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Sister State Judgment (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On February 28, 1997 a commrcial compl-not tort or complx (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 1997

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Commrcial Compl-Not Tort or Complx (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 13, 1997

On February 28, 1997 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 1997

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 02, 2000

On February 27, 1997 an other compl-not tort or complex (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 1997

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Compl-not Tort or Complex (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 1997

On February 21, 1997 an other compl-not tort or complex (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 1997

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Compl-not Tort or Complex (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 06, 1997

On February 20, 1997 a civil petition - other (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stephen M. Lachs presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 1997

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Petition - Other (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2023

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