Judge David Yaroslavsky

Judge David Yaroslavsky serves on the Los Angeles Superior Court, having been appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in January 2019 as one of five new judges added to the court at that time. His appointment reflects a gubernatorial selection process, and no disciplinary records exist with the California Commission on Judicial Performance, indicating a clean professional record since taking the bench. Beyond these foundational facts, no analyzed rulings, attorney observations, or ingested content are available to characterize his judicial philosophy, ruling tendencies, or courtroom demeanor. Attorneys preparing to appear before Judge Yaroslavsky at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse should treat this profile as a starting point for further research rather than a comprehensive behavioral guide. The absence of disciplinary history is a baseline positive indicator, but no data exists to draw conclusions about his approach to motions, oral argument, evidentiary rulings, or case management.

Because no ruling analyses or attorney observations are available, no data-supported tactical guidance can be offered regarding Judge Yaroslavsky's preferred argument styles, motion practice tendencies, or courtroom preferences. Attorneys should conduct independent research through Trellis, CourtListener, or direct review of his published tentative rulings on the Los Angeles Superior Court website before any appearance. Colleagues who have appeared before him at Stanley Mosk Courthouse are a valuable resource for firsthand behavioral intelligence that this profile cannot currently supply. Standard best practices for Los Angeles Superior Court appearances — thorough briefing, strict compliance with local rules, and professional courtroom conduct — apply in the absence of judge-specific data.

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  Review Tentative Rulings on LASC Website

  Before any hearing, check the Los Angeles Superior Court's online tentative ruling system for Judge Yaroslavsky's department at Stanley Mosk Courthouse. This is the most direct source of current behavioral data available.

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  Consult Attorneys with Prior Appearances

  Seek out colleagues who have appeared before Judge Yaroslavsky to gather firsthand observations on his courtroom demeanor, motion practice preferences, and oral argument style.

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  Audit Compliance with LASC Local Rules

  In the absence of judge-specific preferences, ensure all filings strictly comply with Los Angeles Superior Court local rules and department-specific standing orders, which are published on the court's website.

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  Check Department-Specific Standing Orders

  Many Stanley Mosk judges issue department-specific standing orders governing page limits, meet-and-confer requirements, and hearing procedures. Confirm whether Judge Yaroslavsky's department has issued such orders.

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  Monitor Trellis and CourtListener for New Rulings

  Set up monitoring on legal research platforms for any newly indexed rulings or orders from Judge Yaroslavsky's department to build a data-informed picture of his tendencies over time.

• ›Follow all posted Stanley Mosk Courthouse and department-specific protocols, as no judge-specific etiquette data is available to supplement general court rules.
• ›Arrive prepared to address tentative rulings directly, as this is standard practice in Los Angeles Superior Court civil departments.
• ›Maintain professional decorum consistent with Los Angeles Superior Court expectations; no data exists to suggest this judge deviates from standard courtroom conduct norms.