Judge Michael R. Amerian - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Michael R. Amerian is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2018 by former governor Jerry Brown. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. R. Carlton Seaver (Ret.).

He is a registered Republican.

Judge Amerian received his B.S. in foreign service from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.

Amerian served as a clerk for the Hon. Dickran M. Tevrizian, Jr. at the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California for one year in 1999. After completing his clerkship he worked for a brief period as a sole practitioner. During his time in solo practice, Amerian represented individuals and businesses in environmental, intellectual property, product liability, as well as general business litigation matters.

In 2003, after leaving the private sector, Amerian became a deputy city attorney for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, a position he would hold until his appointment to the Superior Court in 2018. During his tenure there, Amerian was assigned to the Police Litigation Unit where he defended Los Angeles Police Department personnel accused of civil rights violations. He also served as a prosecutor for the City Attorney's Office in cases involving gang crimes, domestic violence, and vandalism.

Amerian first became an advocate for domestic violence victims when he worked on the Los Angeles County Bar Association Barristers Domestic Violence Project while in law school, where he helped the victims obtain protective orders against their abusers.

Judge Amerian, who is of Armenian descent, has been an active member of the Armenian community, having served on the George Ignatius Foundation, the Armenian Bar Association, the Armenian Film Foundation, and the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America.

His family immigrated to the United States in the wake of the Armenian Genocide in 1915. Amerian's father, the Hon. Richard Amerian (deceased), served as a judge for the California Court of Appeal. Amerian himself was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He would carry on his family's legacy after becoming part owner as well as a member of the board of directors for his family's 75-year-old factory that his grandfather started.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael R. Amerian

ALEXANDER RIOS VS LAURENE KRISTIN

On May 13, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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

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FLOYD WILSON VS WEST VALLEY POST ACUTE, ET AL.

On May 13, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 14, 2024

MARK ALLEN VS GENERAL MOTORS LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

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 Hon. Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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

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May 14, 2024

AMANDO GONZALEZ MUNOZ VS OSWALDO LANDEROS TORRES

On May 13, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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

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May 14, 2024

TIGRAN SEROBYAN VS CRESENCIO SORIA

On May 13, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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May 14, 2024

STUART TOOLES VS RIZA GREY, ET AL.

On May 10, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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May 14, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF: AHMAD ANTHONY NOWAID

On May 9, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Petition for Change of Name/Change of Gender (General Jurisdiction)

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Family

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Name Change

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May 09, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF: NIKOL SEKOGUCHI

On May 9, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Petition for Change of Name/Change of Gender (General Jurisdiction)

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Family

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Name Change

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May 09, 2024

A SCHNEIDER VS STEVE H HORNSTEIN, ET AL.

On May 9, 2024 an other professional malpractice (not medical or legal) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Other Professional Malpractice (not medical or legal) (General Jurisdiction)

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Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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May 10, 2024

ROADRUNNER FREIGHT VS PB&J CUSTOM GRAPHICS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

On May 9, 2024 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

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Creditor

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Collections

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May 10, 2024

ART GRIGGS VS REBECCA RIBBERS

On May 8, 2024 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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May 09, 2024

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS MOHAMED FAWAZ, AN INDIVIDUAL

On May 8, 2024 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

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Creditor

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May 09, 2024

OTUTOCHI CHANNEL WIGWE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO HERBERT ONYEWUMBU WIGWE, DECEASED, DOREEN CHIZOBA WIG VS ORBIC AIR LLC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.

On May 8, 2024 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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May 10, 2024

BVK COURTYARD COMMONS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY VS REVIVE ULTRA WELLNESS LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL.

On May 8, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 09, 2024

PAUL ARMANDO REYES, ET AL. VS LUCIE ANGELE AMIRAYAN, ET AL.

On May 8, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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May 09, 2024

SUE ELLEN HALE, ET AL. VS JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC, ET AL.

On May 8, 2024 a product liability (not asbestos or toxic/environmental) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Product Liability (not asbestos or toxic/environmental) (General Jurisdiction)

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Mass Torts

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May 09, 2024

MAVERICK BANKCARD, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS LSDS BUSINESS SERVICES CORP.

On May 8, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 09, 2024

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK VS ARMEN AVETISYAN

On May 8, 2024 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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May 10, 2024

SHAIMAA A, AHMED VS SADEGH KHAMOOSHI

On May 7, 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 Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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

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Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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May 09, 2024

SAMVEL PILOYAN, ET AL. VS TESLA, INC

On May 7, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

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May 09, 2024

SANIFU HENRY VS FCA US, LLC.

On May 7, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

1 File

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May 07, 2024

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Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 09, 2024

VALENTINA CATALANO, ET AL. VS STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION

On May 7, 2024 an insurance coverage (not complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)

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Insurance

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Insurance Coverage

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May 09, 2024

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS VLADA CRUZ

On May 7, 2024 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Michael R. Amerian presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

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Creditor

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Collections

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May 09, 2024

NORTH MILL EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND SERVICING AGENT FOR NORTH MILL CREDIT TRUST FKA EFS CREDI VS ZAINAB MAHMOUD MD, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION D/B/A VITALIS WELLNESS, ET AL.

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May 07, 2024

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

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About

Michael R. Amerian
Current Appointment Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department O	Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department O
Education B.S., Georgetown University School of Foreign Service J.D., University of Southern California Gould School of Law	B.S., Georgetown University School of Foreign Service J.D., University of Southern California Gould School of Law

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Los Angeles County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (818) 901-4606

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Clerk	Hon. Dickran Tevrizian, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California	None
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	None
Deputy City Attorney	Los Angeles City Attorney's Office	Los Angeles County, California
Judge	Superior Court of California	Los Angeles County, California