Judge Mel Red Recana: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 59895 (June 1974)

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

Biography

The Hon. Mel Red Recana is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was originally appointed to the Los Angeles Municipal Court in 1981 by former governor Jerry Brown.


Judge Recana, who was born in the Philippines, held the distinction of being the first Filipino-American judge in Los Angeles County at the time of his appointment to the bench.


He graduated with his J.D. from the University of the East, Manila in 1964.


After obtaining his law degree in the Philippines, Recana moved to California, where he would eventually pass the bar exam.


Prior to his appointment to the Municipal Court, Recana served as a deputy district attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.


During his time on the bench, Judge Recana served as the presiding judge for the Municipal Court.


His son, the Hon. Julian C. Recana, was appointed to the Superior Court by then-governor Brown in 2015.


Judge Recana has also co-authored a book offering basic information for non-lawyers on how to present a case in court.

Recent Cases by Hon. Mel Red Recana

On May 21, 2024 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 21, 2024 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2024

On May 20, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2024

On May 20, 2024 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024 a negligent breach of contract/warranty (no fraud) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Negligent Breach of Contract/Warranty (no fraud) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Negligent Breach

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2024

On May 17, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2024

On May 17, 2024 a fraud (no contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2024

On May 16, 2024 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 16, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 15, 2024 an elder/dependent adult abuse/ claims against skilled nursing facility (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse/ Claims against Skilled Nursing Facility (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Elder Abuse

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 14, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 13, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a defamation (slander/libel) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Defamation (slander/libel) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Slander,Libel,Defamation

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mel Red Recana presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Mel Red Recana Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Mel Red Recana

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

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