Hon. Eugene Siegel, Comm. (Ret.) T: 310.203.8200 F: 310.203.8211

In 2002, after 12 years of distinguished service, Commissioner Eugene Siegel retired from the Los Angeles Superior Court. Prior to serving on the Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Siegel was elected to the Antelope Municipal Court. Commissioner Eugene Siegel practiced family civil law and criminal defense in Los Angeles and Antelope Valley, and has taught at the Glendale College of Law, Antelope Valley College and guest lectured at USC. Commissioner Eugene Siegel continues teaching criminal law and evidence at Antelope Valley College.

EDUCATION:

• (1997) J.D., Glendale College of Law

JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE:

• (1991-2002) Commissioner, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Lancaster
  

• (1991) Commissioner, Antelope Municipal Court

LEGAL CAREER:

• (1997-1991) Private Law Practice concentrating on Civil and Family Law

ADR EXPERIENCE:

• (2003-present) Mediator and Arbitrator

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Family Law, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, and Business/Commercial

PROFESSIONAL HONORS / AWARDS

• Philip M. Schwabacher Award, “For Distinguished Legal and Community Service Meriting Public Recognition and Appreciation” (1998)

• City of Lancaster, “In Appreciation of Service as Chairperson, Lancaster City Child Abuse Task Force”(1997)

• Los Angeles County Department of Probation, “In Appreciation for Service as Juvenile Delinquency Court Judge” (1995)

• High Desert Dependency Court Bar Association, “Award of Appreciation for Service as Dependency Court Judge” (1995)

• Antelope Valley Bar Association, “Honor Award as Past Bar Association” (1992)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS:

• (1997-present) Member, State BAR of California

• (1978-present) Member, Federal District Court, Central District of California

• (1985-present) Member, United States Supreme Court Bar

• (1990) President, Antelope Valley Bar Association

• (1996) Chairman, Lancaster City Child Abuse Task Force

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

• (2001) Lecturer, University of Southern California

• (1998-present) Adjunct Professor, Antelope Valley College, Criminal Law and Evidence

• (1981-1985) Adjunct Professor, Antelope Valley College, Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

• (1978-1981) Instructor, Glendale College of Law, Torts and Contracts

INTERESTS:

Enjoys music and was a former professional musician playing with Gil Evans, Stan Kenton, Lou Rawls and others. Judge Siegel is also a Ham Radio operator, and spent two years in the Citrus College learning optical fabrication for building large telescopes.

AVAILABLE:

Throughout Southern California

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