The Court is pleased to announce that the recruitment for highly qualified attorneys to serve as Temporary Judges for the term beginning July 01, 2026, through June 30, 2029, is now open.
The Orange County Superior Court is excited to announce the launch of a new Civil Unlimited Pilot Program dedicated to promptly resolving discovery motions and reducing law and motion hearing delays in the participating departments. This initiative, set to begin on June 30, 2025, is part of the Court’s ongoing delay reduction efforts.
Effective July 1, 2025, counsel for all represented parties in family law cases will now be served electronically. The Orange County Superior Court (“Court”) will use the application eService to transmit, deliver, or serve required documents from the Court in Family Law matters.
The following members have been appointed by OCBA President-Elect Shirin Forootan, Forootan Law, to serve on the 2025 Nominating Committee. President-Elect Shirin will serve as the Chair.
The Rules and Forms Committee of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, has proposed revisions to the Local Rules of Court. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.613, the Court invites you to comment on the following proposed changes to the local rule. If approved, the proposed changes will be effective July 1, 2025.
The Super Lawyers 2025 Top Southern California Lawyers edition recognized OCBA members as Top Lawyers.
OCBA member Michael G. Balmages received the "Comm. Tom Schulte Community Service Award" from the Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court at its annual Awards Gala on May 16 at the Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel.
Orange County Business Journal held their 14th annual General Counsel Awards on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Of the 49 nominees, Orange County Business Journal named 17 OCBA Members.
Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Lon F. Hurwitz to its roster of neutrals.
Messner Reeves LLP recently announced OCBA member Sejal Patel as its newest Senior Associate in their Orange County Office.