Judge Wesley L. Hsu: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 188015 (June 1997)

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

Biography

The Hon. Wesley L. Hsu is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2017 by former governor Jerry Brown.


He is a registered Democrat.


While in high school, Hsu's parents were struck and severely injured by a drunk driver. The driver was sentenced to just eight months in jail. Hsu, who felt that the sentence was an injustice to his parents, decided to pursue a legal career.


Judge Hsu graduated with his B.A. in ethics, politics, and economics from Yale University in 1993. He went on to earn his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1996.


After graduating from Yale, Hsu clerked for the Hon. Mariana R. Pfaelzer with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California from 1996 to 1997. After completing his clerkship, he joined the law firm of Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher LLP in 1997 as an associate, where he would begin his legal trek into intellectual property litigation.


After three years at the firm, Hsu left the private arena to become an assistant U.S. Attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California in 2000. Over the course of the next sixteen years, Hsu would matriculate through the ranks of the USAO, where he would continue his work in intellectual property as well as cyber crimes. He became deputy chief of the USAO's Cyber and Intellectual Property Crimes Section in 2005 and then chief in 2008. Under his leadership, the Cyber Crimes Section led the nation in the prosecution of crimes against women involving the Internet. In 2015 Hsu was named Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney, and in March 2017 became the Deputy U.S. Attorney. In that position, Hsu oversaw all civil, criminal, tax, and national security matters that fell under the scope of the U.S. Attorney's Office. He was then appointed to the Superior Court nine months later.


In 2005, Hsu was named the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association's Best Lawyer Under 40.


His memberships have included serving as past-president of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, and a board member for the Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance.


He has served as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School, where he taught trial advocacy and cybercrimes. He also taught legal writing at the University of Southern California.


Hsu has been featured in Forbes Magazine and has appeared on Good Morning America.

Recent Cases by Hon. Wesley L. Hsu

On May 3, 2023 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

9 Files
Filed

May 03, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On April 7, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 07, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On March 20, 2023 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 20, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On March 20, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 20, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2023

On March 17, 2023 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Mar 17, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On March 15, 2023 a breach of rental /lease contract (covid-19 rental debt) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 15, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach of Rental /Lease Contract (COVID-19 Rental Debt) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2023

On March 15, 2023 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 15, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 30, 2023

On March 14, 2023 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Mar 14, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2023

On March 13, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Mar 13, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On March 7, 2023 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Mar 07, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2023

On March 7, 2023 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 07, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2023

On March 7, 2023 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 07, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2023

On March 7, 2023 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 07, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2023

On March 6, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Mar 06, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On March 6, 2023 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Mar 06, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2023

On March 3, 2023 a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death - uninsured motorist (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Mar 03, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2023

On March 3, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2023

On February 21, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 28, 2023

On February 15, 2023 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On February 10, 2023 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On February 3, 2023 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Feb 03, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On February 1, 2023 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Feb 01, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On January 27, 2023 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2023

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On October 24, 2022 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Wesley L. Hsu presiding.

Filed

Oct 24, 2022

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

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