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OCBA News

Orange County Superior Court - Public Notice: Electronic Service In Family Law Matters – Effective: July 1, 2025

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.

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OCBA Announces 2025 Nominating Committee

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.

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Governor Newsom Announces the Appointment of Orange County Superior Court Judge

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.

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OCBA Mourns the Passing of Hon. Ronald P. Kreber, Ret.

We are saddened to announce the passing of the Honorable Ronald P. Kreber, Ret.

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Orange County Superior Court: Rules and Forms - Invitation to Comment - Spring 2025

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.

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OCBA Emergency Response Task Force - Los Angeles Fire Relief

The OCBA has created an Emergency Response Task Force and a resource page to help assist with the relief efforts of the devastating Los Angeles Fires. These are extraordinary times, but they present us with the opportunity to work together in unprecedented ways to serve impacted communities.

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Awards & Accolades

OCBA Member Michael G. Balmages Awarded Commissioner Tom Schulte Community Service Award

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.

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Orange County Business Journal General Counsel Awards OCBA Winners

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.

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The Hon. Gail A. Andler (Ret.) to Receive Franklin G. West Award

The Hon. Gail A. Andler (Ret.) (JAMS) has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the OCBA's Franklin G. West Award.

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Members On The Move

OCBA Attorney Member James M. Baratta Joins Segev LLP’s Growing Emerging Tech, Sports and Gaming Practices

Segev LLP recently announced that OCBA Member James M. Baratta joined the firm as a member of its Business Law, Video Gaming, Blockchain, Crypto & FinTech, and Sports Law practice groups. Read More..

Messner Reeves Announces OCBA Member Sejal Patel as Senior Associate in Orange County

Messner Reeves LLP recently announced OCBA member Sejal Patel as its newest Senior Associate in their Orange County Office.

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Messner Reeves Announces OCBA Member Scott Monroe as New Equity Partner in Orange County

Messner Reeves LLP recently announced OCBA member Scott Monroe as its newest equity partner in their Orange County Office.

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