The Super Lawyers 2025 Top Southern California Lawyers edition recognized OCBA members as Top Lawyers.
Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Lon F. Hurwitz to its roster of neutrals.
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.
No gloom here: From the Summer Social to dads, the OCBA President embraces June.
Social media can be very revealing of a person’s mind, or lack thereof.
Sage advice about participating in organizations and political activities.
Beds admits to liking free food and the company of lawyers.
Updated information about the OCBA’s affiliate bars from this year’s leaders.
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.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices. He also announced appointment of 12 Superior Court Judges, which include one in Orange County.
Messner Reeves LLP recently announced OCBA member Sejal Patel as its newest Senior Associate in their Orange County Office.
The OCBA mourns the passing of Chief Bankruptcy Judge Theodor C. Albert.
A useful overview of what law firms should consider before adopting generative AI products.
Making the case for mandatory disclosure of whether AI was used in legal research or a final product.
How extractive and generative AI is being used in law offices today.
Beds sees an opportunity to defend the Constitution.
Sound advice for avoiding liability or ethical violations.
Florida is likely not the only state where a ghost lawyer is not welcome to practice.
We can all find .1 in our hourly schedule to make every day a bit better.
Announcing a new OCBA Task Force and other reasons to celebrate each other in May.
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.
Caring for ourselves is part of a fulfilling life.
Better to just sent yourself flowers next time.
New rules about calculations of support can yield counterintuitive results.
How to best detect and avoid conflicts of interest.
Where others might see a small chance of injury, Beds sees a business opportunity.
Tee off for a great cause at the OCBA Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble!
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of 10 Superior Court Judges, which include one in Orange County.
The Orange County Superior Court is pleased to announce the launch of our upgraded mobile application for Civil and Probate cases, effective March 14th, 2025.
Learn from a judge how to act in court.
Stories saved for a rainy day.
Be prepared in case the State Bar increases investigations.
Incredible women take care of our bar association members.
MC Sungaila is an inspiration for her career marked by excellence an service.
The OCBA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, section leaders, and committee chairs who promote the OCBA’s mission.
Messner Reeves LLP recently announced OCBA member Scott Monroe as its newest equity partner in their Orange County Office.
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.