Judge Richard C. Neal: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd District Court of Appeal, Department deceased

Appointed By: Gov. Peter B. Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Richard C. Neal (deceased) served as an associate justice for the California Second District Court of Appeal. Neal was appointed to the bench by former Governor Pete Wilson in 1997. He retired 2001 and joined JAMS as a private mediator and arbitrator.


He was a self-described constructive conservative.


Neal earned a B.A. in English literature from Harvard University in 1969. He spent the next year as an English instructor at Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma, Washington. Then, in 1973, he completed a J.D. at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.


After graduating from law school, Neal entered into private practice, specializing in business torts as well as contract and antitrust law. He started as an associate at Lawler, Felix & Hall, eventually rising through the ranks to become a partner. Then, in 1985, he became a partner at Pettit & Martin. He worked in that capacity until 1992, at which time he was appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Governor Pete Wilson.


His memberships have included the Federalist Society, the California Judges Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He also sat on the boards of the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance and the Foundation for Infant Botulism Research.


He was a recipient of the Judge of the Year Award from the Constitutional Rights Foundation (1996) and the Judicial Alternate Dispute Resolution Award from Dispute Resolution Services (1997).


Neal was born in San Francisco. When he was a teenager, his family moved to Chicago, as his father was named dean of the University of Chicago Law School. Neal self-identified as a presbyterian.


He passed away on January 1, 2015 in Los Angeles.


Neal was registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Richard C. Neal

On February 6, 2020 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2023

On July 30, 2012 a decedent's estate (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Jul 30, 2012

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Decedent's Estate (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2012

On July 19, 2007 an other probate with at least one hearing (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2007

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Probate With At Least One Hearing (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2009

On April 17, 2007 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2007

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2012

On November 22, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On November 2, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Nov 02, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On August 25, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On August 16, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On August 3, 2005 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Aug 03, 2005

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On June 17, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Jun 17, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On June 14, 2005 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2005

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On June 2, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On May 25, 2005 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

May 25, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On May 16, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2005

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On May 3, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2023

On April 20, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2005

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 07, 2023

On March 31, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Mar 31, 2005

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2023

On March 22, 2005 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On March 21, 2005 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2023

On March 15, 2005 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On March 8, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2005

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Richard C. Neal Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard C. Neal

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On February 7, 2005 a dissolution w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Feb 07, 2005

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On October 7, 2004 a dv prevention w/ minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2004

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

DV Prevention w/ Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

On August 11, 2004 a dissolution w/o minor children (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Richard C. Neal presiding.

Filed

Aug 11, 2004

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Richard C. Neal Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard C. Neal

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Dissolution w/o Minor Children (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 04, 2023

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