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Hon. Gabriel A. Gutierrez, Ret.
Following his retirement from the Los Angeles Superior Court in 1997, Judge Gutierrez has been serving as an Arbitrator, Mediator and Private Judge, utilizing his extensive experience on the bench and his keen understanding of the law to settle all types of civil disputes in the private sector. As an Arbitrator, he is known for his warm, friendly demeanor, his meticulous reviewing of submitted materials, and for his flexibility in letting the parties influence his hearing style. As a Mediator, his style is more like a settlement officer than a traditional mediator, and he has a high settlement rate. Judge Gutierrez is also known to be patient, understanding, and he diligently devotes himself to bringing them together to reach equitable resolution. Noted one attorney, “This Judge is an excellent listener...and he is very assertive when necessary.”
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Judge, Superior Court, LA (1979-97); also on Assignment, 2nd District Court of Appeal
  • Judge, Municipal Court, Los Angeles Judicial District, (1977-79)
  • Elected Commissioner/Judge Pro Tempore, LA Superior Court (1972-77)
  • Presiding Judge, Los Angeles County Juvenile Court (1985-87); Elected Member, Court’s Executive Committee (1988) and Ex Officio Member (1985-87); assigned to Civil Trial Calendar, (1987-97)
  • Partner, Sillas & Castillo, Los Angeles, specializing in litigation of mechanics’ liens, construction, stop notices and bond actions (1969-72)
  • Trial Attorney, US Dept. of Justice, Washington, D.C. (1968); Assistant US Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles (1965-68)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • Member, CJA, Executive Board (1989-92); Chairman, Juvenile Courts Committee (1983)
  • Member, Los Angeles Superior Court Executive Committee (1984-87)
  • Member, State Bar of California; LA County Bar Association; American Bar Association; Federal Bar Association; Mexican-American Bar Association
  • Board Member, National Association for People with Disabilities (NAPD)
  • B.A., University of Santa Clara (1960)
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Employment/Labor
  • Personal Injury
  • Complex Civil Litigation
  • Real Property and Construction Disputes
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • C.A.A.L.A. Alfred J. McCourtney Memorial Trial Judge of the Year; “Judge of the Year Award” (1997); Pasadena Bar Assn. (1995); “Judge of the Year Award,” Constitutional Rights Foundation (1986); Recipient, MALDEF (Mexican-American Legal Defense & Education Fund) Achievement Award (1975); San Gabriel Hispanic Leaders Award (1980, 1983); Mexican-American Bar Assn. Award, Outstanding Legal Profession Contributions (1980)
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • Enjoys Golf , Tennis, Skiing, Coaching Little League, & YMCA
LOCATIONS
  • All of Southern California


Hon. Gabriel A. Gutierrez, Ret.
Following his retirement from the Los Angeles Superior Court in 1997, Judge Gutierrez has been serving as an Arbitrator, Mediator and Private Judge, utilizing his extensive experience on the bench and his keen understanding of the law to settle all types of civil disputes in the private sector. As an Arbitrator, he is known for his warm, friendly demeanor, his meticulous reviewing of submitted materials, and for his flexibility in letting the parties influence his hearing style. As a Mediator, his style is more like a settlement officer than a traditional mediator, and he has a high settlement rate. Judge Gutierrez is also known to be patient, understanding, and he diligently devotes himself to bringing them together to reach equitable resolution. Noted one attorney, “This Judge is an excellent listener...and he is very assertive when necessary.”
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Judge, Superior Court, LA (1979-97); also on Assignment, 2nd District Court of Appeal
  • Judge, Municipal Court, Los Angeles Judicial District, (1977-79)
  • Elected Commissioner/Judge Pro Tempore, LA Superior Court (1972-77)
  • Presiding Judge, Los Angeles County Juvenile Court (1985-87); Elected Member, Court’s Executive Committee (1988) and Ex Officio Member (1985-87); assigned to Civil Trial Calendar, (1987-97)
  • Partner, Sillas & Castillo, Los Angeles, specializing in litigation of mechanics’ liens, construction, stop notices and bond actions (1969-72)
  • Trial Attorney, US Dept. of Justice, Washington, D.C. (1968); Assistant US Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles (1965-68)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • Member, CJA, Executive Board (1989-92); Chairman, Juvenile Courts Committee (1983)
  • Member, Los Angeles Superior Court Executive Committee (1984-87)
  • Member, State Bar of California; LA County Bar Association; American Bar Association; Federal Bar Association; Mexican-American Bar Association
  • Board Member, National Association for People with Disabilities (NAPD)
  • B.A., University of Santa Clara (1960)
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Employment/Labor
  • Personal Injury
  • Complex Civil Litigation
  • Real Property and Construction Disputes
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • C.A.A.L.A. Alfred J. McCourtney Memorial Trial Judge of the Year; “Judge of the Year Award” (1997); Pasadena Bar Assn. (1995); “Judge of the Year Award,” Constitutional Rights Foundation (1986); Recipient, MALDEF (Mexican-American Legal Defense & Education Fund) Achievement Award (1975); San Gabriel Hispanic Leaders Award (1980, 1983); Mexican-American Bar Assn. Award, Outstanding Legal Profession Contributions (1980)
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • Enjoys Golf , Tennis, Skiing, Coaching Little League, & YMCA
LOCATIONS
  • All of Southern California