New Probate Court Room Assignments and Departments in Los Angeles

By: Mina Sirkin, Esq.

There are changes in the Probate Department structures in Los Angeles. Below is a list of the most recent department assigned judges, telephone numbers and most importantly, room numbers as of April 2026. The Court now uses room number for new filed matters. Put both numbers on your pleadings.

Dept	Room	Phone	Judicial Officer	Primary Assignment	Litigation Area(s)
002D	629	(213) 633-1023	Judge Gus T. May	Probate	Probate
004	217	(213) 633-0254	Commissioner Kristen A. Williams	Probate	Probate
004	217	(213) 633-0254	Judge Brenda J. Penny (SJ- Probate/Mental Health)	Probate	Probate
005	236	(213) 633-0245	Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui	Probate	Probate,
009	244	(213) 633-0259	Judge Ruben Garcia	Probate	Probate
011	246	(213) 633-0251	Judge Jonathan L. Rosenbloom (ASJ)	Probate	Probate
018	308	(213) 633-0518	Judge Charles Q. Clay III	Probate	Probate
029	240	(213) 633-0249	Judge Michael R. Powell	Probate	Probate
044	418	(213) 633-0354	Judge Deborah L. Christian	Probate	Probate
064	400	(213) 745-1864	Judge David J. Cowan	Probate	Probate
067	614	(213) 633-1067	Judge Daniel Juarez	Probate	Probate
079	610	(213) 633-1079	Judge Lynn H. Scaduto	Probate	Probate
099	615	(213) 633-1899	Commissioner Mark S. Priver	Probate	Probate
600	600	(213) 633-1062	Judge Stephanie C. Santoro	Probate	Probate

The probate departments in the Stanley Mosk Los Angeles Probate Court work together to supervise the administration of Probate and Estate services in Los Angeles County, where people are often served by our Los Angeles Probate Lawyer, Mina Sirkin. Probate in general works to conserve the trusts and estates of deceased individuals, and handles hearings related to probate, trust, conservatorship and guardianships. While the Probate Court is a court of general jurisdiction, it does not handle civil matters, unless they are connected to a probate or trust case. Appeals from the Superior Court’s probate decisions are handled by the Court of Appeal in California.

Payment of probate creditor claims and payments to beneficiaries and heir in probate and the enforcement timely distribution of estates and trusts to the determined heirs/beneficiaries is the function of the Superior Court.

As an integral part of the trust management team, the Probate departments supervise the fiduciary duties of executors and administrators, as well as trustees, conservators and guardians in California.

The Probate Court is committed to supporting the mission, goals, objectives, and initiatives of California’s Probate Law. It also holds itself to a high level of integrity and standards in performing and carrying out its duties and functions in order to provide quality services to its beneficiaries and the public. The Probate Court also supervises the sale of real estate and manages disputes about heirship procedures.

To talk to us about your Probate questions, get straight forward answers about the Probate Court by calling Mina Sirkin, Probate Lawyer in Los Angeles at 818.340.4479

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