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Media Credentials for the Exhibition and Reception of Herman Leonard’s Pillars of Jazz

The United States District Court for the Central District of California is sponsoring an Exhibition of Herman Leonard’s Pillars of Jazz and a reception on September 28, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the 1st Street Courthouse in downtown Los…

Herman Leonard's Pillars of Jazz at the 1st Street Federal Courthouse

Legendary jazz photographer Herman Leonard shot virtually every giant of jazz from Louis Armstrong to Miles Davis.  His haunting smoke-filled iconic portraits documented the birth of bebop.  “He was a master of jazz, except his instrument…

Hemant H. (Shashi) Kewalramani Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Hemant H. (Shashi) Kewalramani as a United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Kewalramani, who was sworn in on August 10, 2017, will sit in…

Passing of the Honorable Stephen J. Hillman

The United States District Court, Central District of California, mourns the loss of retired Chief Magistrate Judge Emeritus Stephen J. Hillman, who passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at the age of 67. Judge Hillman was appointed as a United States…

John Early Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of John Early as a United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Early, who was sworn in on February 22, 2017, will sit in Santa Ana, the Court’s…

Passing of the Honorable Robert J. Timlin

Chief Judge Virginia A. Phillips announced the passing of Senior District Judge Robert J. Timlin on January 18, 2017.  Judge Timlin was 84 years old.

Judge Virginia A. Phillips Succeeds Judge George H. King as Chief Judge

Effective July 1, 2016, the Honorable George H. King, having served as Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California since September 14, 2012, has ended his tenure as Chief Judge and again takes up service as…

Steve Kim Appointed As United States Magistrate Judge

STEVE KIM APPOINTED AS UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Steve Kim as a United States Magistrate Judge. Judge…

Kiry K. Gray Appointed as Clerk of Court for the Central District of California

The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Kiry K. Gray as Clerk of Court. Ms. Gray succeeds retired Clerk of Court Terry Nafisi.

Karen L. Stevenson Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Karen L. Stevenson as a United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Stevenson, who was sworn in on August 10, 2015, will sit in Los Angeles in the…

Karen E. Scott Appointed As United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

  The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Karen E. (Walter) Scott as United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Scott, who was sworn in on July 28, 2015, will sit in Santa Ana in the…

Alexander F. MacKinnon Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

      Press Release Date: July 20, 2015             ALEXANDER F. MACKINNON APPOINTED AS UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA  

Order of the Chief Judge re Appointment of Kiry K Gray as Acting Clerk of Court

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA   IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF KIRY K. GRAY AS ACTING CLERK OF COURT ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE​ 15-017

Order of the Chief Judge re Temporary Assignment of Clerk of Court Duties

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA   IN RE: TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF CLERK OF COURT DUTIES TO KIRY K. GRAY ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUDGE​ 15-016

Passing of the Honorable Mariana R. Pfaelzer

Passing of the Honorable Mariana R. PfaelzerSenior United States District JudgeCentral District of California Chief Judge George H. King announced the passing of Senior District Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer on May 14, 2015.  Judge Pfaelzer was 89…

Rozella Oliver Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Rozella Oliver as United States Magistrate Judge.  Judge Oliver, who was sworn in on May 1, 2015, will sit in Los Angeles in the Court’s…

Gail J. Standish Appointed as United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California

The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Gail J. Standish as United States Magistrate Judge. Judge Standish, who was sworn in on April 13, 2015, will sit in Los Angeles in the Court’s…

Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representative Applications

The United States District Court, Central District of California is seeking applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives.   Interested persons should complete the…

Pharrell Williams, et al. v. Bridgeport Music, Inc., et al. (Amended)

The trial in Pharrell Williams, et al. v. Bridgeport Music, Inc., et al.(LA CV13-06004 JAK (AGRx)) is continued to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, in Courtroom 750 of the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse, which is located at…