Judges and Judiciary,
Family
Aug. 2, 2021
Private judge in Jolie/Pitt case: no more flawed than usual
In Jolie v. Superior Court, Angelina Jolie obtained a writ of mandate from the 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 7 ordering the disqualification of Judge John W. Ouderkirk (Ret.), who had been retained to serve as a temporary judge to adjudicate her ongoing divorce with Brad Pitt. Justice Dennis M. Perluss, writing for the court was joined by Justices Gail Ruderman Feuer and John L. Segal (who added a concurring opinion).
Timothy D. Reuben
Founder and CEO
Reuben, Raucher & Blum
Phone: (310) 777-1990
Email: treuben@rrbattorneys.com
Reuben is the founder and CEO at Reuben Raucher & Blum. Alongside his extensive career as a civil litigator specializing in complex matters at both the trial and appellate level, he serves pro bono as a temporary judge and settlement officer for the Los Angeles Superior Court, as well as a fee arbitrator for the LA County Bar.
Stephanie I. Blum
Partner
Reuben Raucher & Blum
Email: sblum@rrbattorneys.com
Blum is a partner at Reuben Raucher & Blum in Los Angeles. A Certified Family Law Specialist with over 25 years of experience, her expertise includes domestic violence restraining order matters, complex property division and custody disputes.
In Jolie v. Superior Court, 2021 DJDAR 7512 (2021), Angelina Jolie obtained a writ of mandate from the 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 7 ordering the disqualification of Judge John W. Ouderkirk (Ret.), who had been retained to serve as a temporary judge to adjudicate her ongoing divorce with Brad Pitt. Justice Dennis M. Perluss, writing...
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