On September 15, 2020, the United States Senate confirmed President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of John W. Holcomb to serve as a federal district judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Holcomb…
On September 15, 2020, the United States Senate confirmed President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Mark C. Scarsi to serve as a federal district judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Scarsi will preside…
On September 15, 2020, the United States Senate confirmed President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Stanley Blumenfeld, Jr. to serve as a federal district judge for the United States District Court for the…
Effective June 26, 2020, the Honorable Cormac J. Carney has ended his tenure as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Judge Carney resumes service as an active District Judge in the Court’s Southern…
Effective June 1, 2020, the Honorable Virginia A. Phillips, having served as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California since July 1, 2016, has ended her tenure as Chief Judge. Judge…
By approving Amended General Order 20-08, the Central District of California has adopted a plan for the phased resumption of Court operations.
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Patricia A. Donahue as a United States Magistrate Judge. Judge Donahue, who was sworn-in on May 4, 2020, will sit in Los Angeles, the Court’s…
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the following further measures taken in response to the threat posed by COVID-19, also known as the “Coronavirus.”
Chief Judge Virginia A. Phillips announces the United States District Court for the Central District of California has activated its Continuity of Operations Plan (“COOP”), effective March 23, 2020 through and including May 1, 2020.
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the following measures in response to the threat posed by COVID-19, also known as the “Coronavirus.”
Effective immediately, the following persons shall not enter…
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Pedro V. Castillo as a United States Magistrate Judge. Judge Castillo, who was sworn in on January 24, 2020, will sit in Los Angeles, the Court’s…
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Magistrate Judge Paul L. Abrams as Chief Magistrate Judge, which became effective January 1, 2020. He succeeds Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Walsh,…
Chief Judge Virginia A. Phillips announces the passing of former District Judge George P. Schiavelli, who died on August 28, 2019. Judge Schiavelli was 71 years old.
Judge Schiavelli received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970 from Stanford…
The United States District Court for the Central District of California mourns the loss of Senior District Judge Manuel L. Real, who passed away on June 26, 2019 at the age of 95.
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Autumn D. Spaeth as a United States Magistrate Judge. Judge Spaeth, who was sworn in on June 15, 2018, will sit in Santa Ana, the Court’s…
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Maria A. Audero as a United States Magistrate Judge. Judge Audero, who was sworn in on June 11, 2018, will sit in Los Angeles, the Court’s…
An Exhibition of Herman Leonard's Pillars of Jazz at the 1st Street Federal Courthouse
The United States District Court, Central District of California, mourns the loss of retired Magistrate Judge Arthur Nakazato, who passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the age of 65.Judge Nakazato received his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in…
Chief Judge Virginia A. Phillips announced the passing of District Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell on October 8, 2017. Judge O’Connell was 52 years old.
The United States District Court is sponsoring a photo exhibition of legendary jazz photographer Herman Leonard’s Pillars of Jazz at the 1st Street Federal Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. Photographs of jazz legends Duke Ellington, Ella…
