The deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Beginning in December 2022, attorneys will be able to fulfill their reporting requirements through My State Bar Profile; law firms and organizations will be able to provide account information for attorneys through agency billing.
Judge Matthew Anderson will be hosting a Graduation Ceremony on December 13, 2022, honoring five successful participants, and celebrating 1,000+ graduates from the Harbor Justice Center DUI Treatment Court since 2004.
The Orange County Superior Court has developed a new tool to provide retained and conflict attorneys’ information on cases they have before the Court, by mailing a copy of any notice or correspondence sent to the client also to the attorney of record.
The OCBA is pleased to announce Mark E. Minyard as the next Franklin G. West Award recipient.
Monica Eav Glicken has been selected as PLC’s next Executive Director and General Counsel.
Clarifying the record: there is a court reporter shortage crisis in California.
Grant Application Deadline: Friday, December 2, 2022
The OCBA Charitable Fund is now accepting applications for its 2022 Grant Cycle.
The OCBA mourns the passing of Hon. Frances Munoz, Ret. Judge Munoz recently passed away at the age of 92.
The Judges of Orange County Superior Court celebrated all volunteer lawyers that gave their time to serve our community as temporary judges during this year’s Temporary Judge Appreciation Event held on Tuesday, October 25th.
This year’s honoree leads through service.
Beds reflects on the complicated relationship between state legislature and state courts.
All Lawyers Should Render Pro Bono Legal Services—Ethically
There Are Many Ways to Help Low-Income Veterans
The Bourne Sanction
A reminder not to lose sight of civility during election season.
Congratulations to all seven partners of Keller/Anderle LLP for their inclusion in the inaugural list of the 2023 “Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.”
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange, will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observation of the Juneteenth Day holiday.
In order to promote timely and effective resolution of child custody, domestic violence, and Department of Child Support (DCSS) matters; to ensure compliance with legal requirements; and to accurately record and reflect matters heard by the Family Law panel, effective January 1, 2023, the following procedures apply.
The OCBA announces this year's Appointments Committee!
Michael G. Balmages, Esq. is an accomplished mediator and discovery referee with extensive experience as a trial lawyer, general counsel, and transactional lawyer.
Nominations Deadline: Friday, November 4, 2022
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Franklin G. West Award. Click here to download the nomination form.
Jennifer Keller, a nationally prominent trial attorney at Keller/Anderle LLP in Irvine, has been named to the 2023 Benchmark Litigation “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America.”
The OCBA's annual Board of Directors Election closed at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. In accordance with the OCBA bylaws, 2022 President-Elect Michael A. Gregg (Littler Mendelson P.C.) will succeed to the Presidency in 2023.
The Daily Journal recently published their 2022 Top 100 Lawyers list and recognized 9 OCBA members.
Winners will be announced at the California Legal Awards ceremony honoring all winners and finalists on the evening of Nov. 3 at the JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square in San Francisco.
The OCBA celebrates professional excellence and provides many opportunities for growth and service.
Pro se litigants in bankruptcy court often need pro bono help.
If someone wants your cheddar, do your diligence!
The OCBA’s new ethics opinion covers the type of client information you can include in your professional bio.
Finally a beer that Beds might like to try.
Rules about billboards have their day in court.
Diverging from precedent, this Term will result in stark distinctions between different state laws.
Two cases this Term indicate a new judicial focus on agency action.
The Court honors the FAA’s purpose while rejecting some more specific rules.
Out with excessive entanglement tests, and in with support for religious programs.
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange, will be closed on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, in celebration of Native American Day holiday.
Hon. Maria D. Hernandez was elected Presiding Judge, and Hon. Cheri T. Pham Assistant Presiding Judge in an uncontested election for the two top posts of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
Orange County Hispanic Bar Association's 2023 Bar Stipend will grant a maximum of one – two (1-2) stipend awards and a maximum of $1,500.00 will be distributed among the scholarship winners.