Judge Zaven V. Sinanian: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 140076 (June 1989)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Zaven V. Sinanian is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench on June 5, 2002, by former Governor Gray Davis. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. David Perez (Ret.).


Judge Sinanian received his B.A. from Northern Illinois University in 1982. He graduated in 1984 with his M.A. from American University, Washington D.C. in 1987. He went on to earn his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1987.


Sinanian became a deputy attorney general for the California Department of Justice's Office of the Attorney General in 1989. During his time with the A.G.'s office, Sinanian was assigned to their criminal and civil divisions where he prosecuted cases at the federal and state level. He remained with the A.G.'s office until his appointment to the Superior Court in 2002.


Some of his many memberships have included the Armenian Bar Association, the California Judges Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, as well as the JES Civil Education Committee. He was also appointed to serve on the Judicial Council Advisory Committee on Access and Fairness.


Judge Sinanian has served as a panelist for the Continuing Legal Education Center.


Judge Sinanian, who is of Armenian descent, was recognized at the Armenian Bar Association's annual Judges Night Gala in 2015 for his judicial accomplishments.


In 1992 Sinanian took a sabbatical from his duties at the A.G.'s office to offer his assistance in support of the Armenian government’s efforts to establish a foreign ministry.

Recent Cases by Hon. Zaven V. Sinanian

On August 11, 2020 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

Filed

Aug 11, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2023

On July 29, 2020 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jul 29, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Pomona South

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2023

On July 21, 2020 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

Filed

Jul 21, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2023

On July 1, 2020 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 Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Feb 16, 2023

On June 2, 2020 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 Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Jun 02, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Oct 20, 2023

On April 24, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Glendale

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

Feb 02, 2023

On April 22, 2020 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On April 10, 2020 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

Filed

Apr 10, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2023

On March 10, 2020 a quiet title (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

Filed

Mar 10, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Quiet Title (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Quiet Title

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 07, 2023

On February 24, 2020 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

54 Files
Filed

Feb 24, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On February 13, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

27 Files
Filed

Feb 13, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Glendale

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

Oct 19, 2023

On February 3, 2020 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

31 Files
Filed

Feb 03, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2023

On January 30, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Aug 07, 2023

On January 23, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

37 Files
Filed

Jan 23, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Oct 19, 2023

On January 14, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

48 Files
Filed

Jan 14, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Oct 19, 2023

On January 3, 2020 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

33 Files
Filed

Jan 03, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Torrance

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On January 2, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

27 Files
Filed

Jan 02, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

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 18, 2023

On December 16, 2019 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Dec 16, 2019

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2023

On December 5, 2019 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

66 Files
Filed

Dec 05, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Santa Monica

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

Oct 20, 2023

On November 20, 2019 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Nov 20, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2023

On November 8, 2019 a contractual fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

42 Files
Filed

Nov 08, 2019

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Contractual Fraud

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 09, 2023

On November 4, 2019 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

Filed

Nov 04, 2019

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Glendale

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

Sep 14, 2023

On October 29, 2019 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

45 Files
Filed

Oct 29, 2019

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2023

On October 25, 2019 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Zaven V. Sinanian presiding.

30 Files
Filed

Oct 25, 2019

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Santa Monica

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

Oct 17, 2023

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