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OCBA News

Orange County Superior Court - Public Notice: Electronic Fee Payment Now Available for Civil Complex Cases Effective June 27th, 2025

The Orange County Superior Court is pleased to announce the expansion of electronic fee payment processing to include complex cases, effective June 27th, 2025.

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Governor Newsom Announces the Appointment of Orange County Superior Court Judge

Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of 16 Superior Court Judges, which include one in Orange County.

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Orange County Superior Court - News Release: Temporary Judge Application Information - Call for Applications

The Court is pleased to announce that the recruitment for highly qualified attorneys to serve as Temporary Judges for the term beginning July 01, 2026, through June 30, 2029, is now open.

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Orange County Superior Court - Public Notice: Electronic Service In Family Law Matters – Effective: July 1, 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, counsel for all represented parties in family law cases will now be served electronically. The Orange County Superior Court (“Court”) will use the application eService to transmit, deliver, or serve required documents from the Court in Family Law matters.

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Orange County Superior Court: Rules and Forms - Invitation to Comment - Spring 2025

The Rules and Forms Committee of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, has proposed revisions to the Local Rules of Court. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.613, the Court invites you to comment on the following proposed changes to the local rule. If approved, the proposed changes will be effective July 1, 2025.

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Awards & Accolades

Super Lawyers Name OCBA Members As 2025 Top Southern California Lawyers

The Super Lawyers 2025 Top Southern California Lawyers edition recognized OCBA members as Top Lawyers.

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OCBA Member Michael G. Balmages Awarded Commissioner Tom Schulte Community Service Award

OCBA member Michael G. Balmages received the "Comm. Tom Schulte Community Service Award" from the Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court at its annual Awards Gala on May 16 at the Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel.

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Orange County Business Journal General Counsel Awards OCBA Winners

Orange County Business Journal held their 14th annual General Counsel Awards on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Of the 49 nominees, Orange County Business Journal named 17 OCBA Members.

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Members On The Move

OCBA Member Judge Lon F. Hurwitz Joins Judicate West

Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Lon F. Hurwitz to its roster of neutrals.

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OCBA Attorney Member James M. Baratta Joins Segev LLP’s Growing Emerging Tech, Sports and Gaming Practices

Segev LLP recently announced that OCBA Member James M. Baratta joined the firm as a member of its Business Law, Video Gaming, Blockchain, Crypto & FinTech, and Sports Law practice groups. Read More..

Messner Reeves Announces OCBA Member Sejal Patel as Senior Associate in Orange County

Messner Reeves LLP recently announced OCBA member Sejal Patel as its newest Senior Associate in their Orange County Office.

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