Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff (Retired): Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 142025 (December 1989)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Mitchell L. Beckloff (Ret.) was a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. Judge Beckloff retired on April 5, 2024. He was appointed to the bench in 2007 by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of Judson Morris. Judge Beckloff now offers mediator, arbitrator, judge pro tem, judicial and discovery referee services though Signature Resolution.


He is a registered Democrat.


Judge Beckloff received his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1983. He went on to earn his J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1989. While at Loyola, he served as Editor of the Law Review.


After graduating from law school, Beckloff joined the law firm of Pillsbury, Madison, and Sutro in 1989 as an associate. In 1992 he became an attorney for Auxiliary Legal Services. He entered into private practice in 1994 and became the founding partner for the law firm Groman and Beckloff. He joined the Los Angeles Superior Court in 1999 where he served as a court referee until 2001 when he became a Superior Court Commissioner. Beckloff was serving in that capacity at the time of his appointment to the bench in 2007.


During his time on the Superior Court, Judge Beckloff was named a supervising judge for the Probate Department in 2009.


He also served as a panelist for the Continuing Legal Education program.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Mitchell L. Beckloff

Recent Cases by Hon. Mitchell L. Beckloff

On May 14, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 10, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

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 Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

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 Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

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 Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

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 Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

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 Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2024

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