The Honorable Benny C. Osorio
Los Angeles Superior Court, Department retired (website)
Court Info
Los Angeles Superior Court, Department retired (website)
Biography
Benny C. Osorio was a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He retired from his judicial post on November 14, 2018. The Hon. David K. Reinert filled the vacancy created by his retirement.
Osorio was originally appointed to the Superior Court in 2008 by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He had filled the vacancy created by the retirement of Irving S. Feffer.
He was registered as a Republican.
Osorio received his B.A. from Colgate University. He went on to earn his J.D. from Georgetown University Law School.
After graduating from law school, Osorio entered into private practice as a sole practitioner from 1994 to 1995.
Prior to his appointment to the Superior Court, Osorio served as a deputy district attorney for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office starting in 1995.
In November of 2016, Osorio was kidnapped and held for ransom during a trip to Cartagena, Columbia. He was ultimately rescued by an anti-kidnapping unit.
Education
B.A. from Colgate University
J.D. from Georgetown University Law School
Career
Deputy District Attorney at Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in Los Angeles County, California (1995 to 2008)
Sole Practitioner at Private Practice (1994 to 1995)
Judge at Los Angeles County Superior Court in Los Angeles County, California (2008 to 2018)
