Judge Lawrence E. Ornell: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 157511 (December 1991)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Lawrence E. Ornell is a judge for the Superior Court of Sonoma County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on December 27, 2013, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Mark Tansil.


Ornell earned a B.S. in criminal justice from California State University, Sacramento. He then completed a J.D. from the Empire College School of Law.


He began his legal career as a civil attorney in private practice in 1991.


Two years later, he left the private sector, accepting a position with the Office of the District Attorney of Sonoma County. He spent the next eleven years as a deputy district attorney, a position he held until his appointment as a court commissioner of the Superior Court of Sonoma County in 2004.


Ornell served as President of the Sonoma County Prosecutors Association.


Born and raised in New Hampshire, Ornell served in the United States Marines pursuing an undergraduate degree. He also worked as an animal control officer and a police officer. His wife is a probation officer for Sonoma County.


Ornell is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lawrence E. Ornell

On May 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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May 22, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

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May 23, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Ornell, Lawrence E presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

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General Probate

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May 17, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

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General Probate

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May 16, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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May 14, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

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General Probate

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May 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

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General Probate

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May 14, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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Court

Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

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General Probate

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May 02, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a family law case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Ornell, Lawrence E presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

Category

Family Law

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

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May 01, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

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General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

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General Probate

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Apr 18, 2024

On April 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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Apr 15, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

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General Probate

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Apr 16, 2024

On April 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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Apr 11, 2024

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General Probate

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Apr 11, 2024

On April 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Ornell, Lawrence E presiding.

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Apr 11, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

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General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 5, 2024 a family law case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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Apr 05, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

Category

Family Law

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

On April 4, 2024 a family law case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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Apr 04, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

Category

Family Law

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On March 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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Mar 29, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 30, 2024

On March 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

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Mar 28, 2024

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Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

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Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2024

On March 28, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Ornell, Lawrence E presiding.

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Mar 28, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2024

On March 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Ornell, Lawrence E presiding.

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Mar 28, 2024

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Judge

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Court

Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Ornell, Lawrence E presiding.

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Mar 22, 2024

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Court

Sonoma County

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Sonoma County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On March 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Ornell, Lawrence E presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

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Active

Judge

Hon. Ornell, Lawrence E Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ornell, Lawrence E

Court

Sonoma County

County

Sonoma County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2024

On March 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Ornell, Lawrence E presiding.

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Mar 12, 2024

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Judge

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Court

Sonoma County

County

Sonoma County, CA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2024

On March 11, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Sonoma County

County

Sonoma County, CA

Category

Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On March 8, 2024 a family law case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2024

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Active

Judge

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Court

Sonoma County

County

Sonoma County, CA

Category

Family Law

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On March 7, 2024 a family law case was filed in the jurisdiction of Sonoma County. Judge Lawrence E. Ornell presiding.

Filed

Mar 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lawrence E. Ornell Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lawrence E. Ornell

Court

Sonoma County

County

Sonoma County, CA

Category

Family Law

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

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