Judge Michele E. Flurer

Judge Michele E. Flurer serves as a Family Law Commissioner at the Los Angeles Superior Court, stationed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. She was appointed in 2010 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, giving her over a decade of experience on the bench in family law matters. Her role as a commissioner — rather than a judge by election — means her jurisdiction is focused on family law proceedings, which typically include dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, spousal support, domestic violence restraining orders, and related matters. Beyond her appointment date, appointing authority, and her mention in the Daily Journal (a prominent California legal publication), no additional verified biographical, educational, or ruling-pattern data was available for this profile. Attorneys should treat this profile as a starting-point reference and supplement it with direct courtroom observation and colleague intelligence before appearing before Commissioner Flurer.

Because Commissioner Flurer operates in a family law commissioner role at Los Angeles Superior Court, attorneys should approach her courtroom with the procedural norms standard to LA County family law: strict compliance with local rules, timely filing of income and expense declarations (FL-150), and thorough preparation of mandatory disclosure documents. Family law commissioners in LA County routinely manage high-volume calendars, so concise, well-organized presentations are essential. No ruling analyses or attorney observations are available in this profile to identify specific preferences, tendencies, or patterns unique to Commissioner Flurer. Attorneys are strongly advised to consult colleagues who have appeared before her, review any published tentative rulings or minute orders accessible through the LA Superior Court online portal, and observe a hearing before their first substantive appearance. Preparation grounded in verified local intelligence will be far more valuable than any generalized assumptions.

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  Research Recent Minute Orders and Tentative Rulings

  Access the LA Superior Court online case portal to locate any publicly available minute orders or rulings from Commissioner Flurer's courtroom. This is the most direct substitute for the ruling analyses absent from this profile.

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  Confirm Stipulation to Commissioner

  Before the hearing, confirm whether your client will stipulate to Commissioner Flurer acting as a temporary judge. Prepare the appropriate stipulation form and advise your client of their rights under CCP section 259.

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  Prepare Complete FL-150 and Mandatory Disclosures

  Family law commissioners in LA County consistently require current, complete income and expense declarations and mandatory disclosure documents. Ensure all financial documents are filed and served in advance of any support or property hearing.

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  Consult Colleagues with Direct Courtroom Experience

  Seek out attorneys who have appeared before Commissioner Flurer to gather firsthand intelligence on her courtroom preferences, demeanor, and procedural expectations — information not available in this profile.

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  Review LA County Local Family Law Rules

  Ensure full compliance with the Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rules governing family law proceedings, including requirements for declarations, exhibits, and proposed orders.

• ›Arrive early and be prepared for a high-volume family law calendar typical of Stanley Mosk Courthouse; delays and unpreparedness are noted in busy LA family law departments.
• ›Address the judicial officer as 'Commissioner Flurer' unless and until a stipulation elevating her to temporary judge status has been entered, in which case 'Your Honor' is appropriate.
• ›Have all financial declarations, exhibits, and proposed orders organized and tabbed before the hearing begins, as family law commissioners routinely expect attorneys to move efficiently through documents.
• ›Speak directly to the legal and factual issues; avoid extended narrative arguments unsupported by filed declarations or documentary evidence.