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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