Judge Valerie Salkin: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 162782 (December 1992)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Valerie Salkin is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. She was elected to the bench in June of 2010 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of William R. Weisman. She was then subsequently appointed to the bench a month later by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. His appointment allowed Judge Salkin to take the bench immediately.


She is a registered Democrat.


Judge Salkin received her B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1988. She went on to earn her J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 1992.


Salkin completed a clerkship for the Federal Public Defender's Office in Chicago. After her clerkship, she became deputy legal counsel for Brad Sherman, the former chair of the California State Board of Equalization, in 1993. In 1997 Salkin joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office as a deputy district attorney. During her twelve years with the D.A.'s office, she spent the last two assigned to the Hardcore Gang Unit.


In 1996 she ran an unsuccessful bid for a position on the state Assembly.


She has served as a speaker for her alma mater, USC Gould School of Law.


In 1992 Judge Salkin received the Gold Key award from the American Bar Association and in 2006 she received the Outstanding Prosecutor Award from the Justice for Homicide Victims.


Her memberships have included the National Women's Political Caucus, the California Democratic State Central Committee, the Jewish Federation, the Youth Foundation Board, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Recent Cases by Hon. Valerie Salkin

On May 28, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 28, 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 28, 2024

On May 28, 2024 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Valerie Salkin presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 28, 2024

Status

Pending

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2024

On May 28, 2024 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Valerie Salkin presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 28, 2024

Status

Pending

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2024

On May 28, 2024 a medical malpractice - physicians & surgeons (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Valerie Salkin presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 28, 2024

Status

Pending

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Medical Malpractice - Physicians & Surgeons (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2024

On May 28, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 28, 2024

Status

Pending

Judge

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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 28, 2024

On May 24, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 24, 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 25, 2024

On May 24, 2024 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2024

On May 24, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2024

Status

Pending

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 28, 2024

On May 24, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 24, 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 28, 2024

On May 24, 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. Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 24, 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 28, 2024

On May 24, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 24, 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 28, 2024

On May 23, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 23, 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 24, 2024

On May 22, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 22, 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 23, 2024

On May 22, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Valerie Salkin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Valerie Salkin

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 23, 2024

On May 22, 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 Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 22, 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 23, 2024

On May 21, 2024 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Valerie Salkin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Valerie Salkin

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Valerie Salkin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Valerie Salkin

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 22, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Valerie Salkin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Valerie Salkin

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 22, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Valerie Salkin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Valerie Salkin

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 21, 2024 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Valerie Salkin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Valerie Salkin

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Valerie Salkin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Valerie Salkin

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 20, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Valerie Salkin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Valerie Salkin

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 21, 2024

On May 20, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Valerie Salkin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Valerie Salkin

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 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 Valerie Salkin presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Valerie Salkin Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Valerie Salkin

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

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