Judge Madeleine I. Flier: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd District Court of Appeal, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph G. Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Madeleine I. Flier (Ret.) served as an associate justice for the Second District Court of Appeal in California. Flier was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis on August 26, 2003. She retired in 2018.


Over the course of her judicial career, Flier presided as a judge for the Los Angeles Municipal Court (1977 to 1980) and the Los Angeles County Superior Court (1980 to 2003). She was appointed to these positions by former Governor Jerry Brown.


Flier earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1963. She then completed a J.D. at the University of San Fernando Valley College of Law in 1968.


After graduating from law school, Flier began her legal career as a deputy city attorney in the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney. She served in that capacity until 1977, rising through the ranks to become an assistant city attorney in 1975. During her tenure there, she also worked as legal counsel for the Department of Water and Power Board of Administration of Retirement Plan as well as the Los Angeles Police Commission (1971 to 1974).


Her memberships have included the Commission on Judicial Performance and the National Association of Women Judges. She has also sat as a board member of the Los Angeles County Law Library.


Flier was born in New York, New York.

Recent Cases by Hon. Madeleine I. Flier

On October 6, 2003 an other compl-not tort or complex (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Compl-not Tort or Complex (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 05, 2004

On October 6, 2003 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 21, 2004

On September 18, 2003 a fraud (no contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Sep 18, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 29, 2004

On September 17, 2003 a commrcial compl-not tort or complx (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Sep 17, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Commrcial Compl-Not Tort or Complx (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 06, 2004

On September 16, 2003 a declaratory relief only (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Declaratory Relief Only (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 08, 2004

On September 15, 2003 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2004

On September 11, 2003 a collections case-seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2003

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case-Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2004

On August 15, 2003 a labor commissioner appeals (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Aug 15, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Labor Commissioner Appeals (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Labor

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2004

On August 14, 2003 an other real property rights case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property Rights Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2004

On August 14, 2003 an other contract (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Contract (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 21, 2004

On July 31, 2003 an ins coverage (not complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2003

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Ins Coverage (not Complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2004

On July 29, 2003 an other promissory note/collections (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jul 29, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 27, 2003

On July 28, 2003 an other compl-not tort or complex (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Compl-not Tort or Complex (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2003

On July 28, 2003 a writ - administrative mandamus (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2003

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On July 24, 2003 a petn to comp/conf arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petn to Comp/Conf Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2004

On July 24, 2003 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jul 24, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 16, 2004

On July 17, 2003 a claims involving mass tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Claims Involving Mass Tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 22, 2003

On July 10, 2003 a premises liablty (e.g. slip & fall (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premises Liablty (e.g. slip & fall (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 04, 2004

On June 30, 2003 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 14, 2004

On June 30, 2003 an other pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 25, 2004

On June 27, 2003 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 20, 2004

On June 26, 2003 a commrcial compl-not tort or complx (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Commrcial Compl-Not Tort or Complx (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 29, 2003

On June 25, 2003 a commrcial compl-not tort or complx (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Commrcial Compl-Not Tort or Complx (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2004

On June 23, 2003 a motor vehicle - pi/pd/wd (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Madeleine I. Flier presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2003

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2003

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