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Maria A. Audero

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U.S. Magistrate Judge
USDC Central District of California
Western Division / Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
Days: M-F Courtroom/Floor: 690

255 E Temple Street
Los Angeles , CA 90012
(213) 894-3018



Appointed as a U.S. magistrate judge for the Central District of California, 2018; partner and co-chair of employment law practice, Paul Hastings LLP, Los Angeles, 2011-18; associate, Paul Hastings LLP, Los Angeles, 2004-11; Associate, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro LLP, Los Angeles, 2002-04; Associate, Barger & Wolen LLP, Los Angeles, 2000-02

Southwestern University School of Law



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
US Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero says her work is a chance to give back Central District of California May 22, 2023

Rulings
Case Category Published
Nerio Mejia v. O'Malley
reversed in part
 Civil Procedure Nov. 4, 2024

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Lila C. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Civil Rights judge Apr. 10, 2026
K.F., a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem Brenda Jean F. v. Andrew M. Saul Government judge Dec. 31, 2020
Annette Robinson v. Andrew M. Saul Government judge Nov. 27, 2020
Brian James Tally v. Andrew M. Saul Government judge Mar. 27, 2020
Kimberley J. Nelson v. Andrew M. Saul Government judge Jan. 17, 2020
Conrad Jason Lee v. Andrew M. Saul Government judge Jan. 17, 2020
David N. Kent v. Nancy A. Berryhill Government judge Jan. 17, 2020
Dandan Pan, Carrie Haluza, Carolina Dealy, Laura Paquin, Wei Shi, Blanche Matulich and Connie Jacobson, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Qualcomm Incorporated, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. Employment Law Defendant Sep. 29, 2017
Jorge A. Pineda, individually, and on behalf of other persons similarly situated v. Bank of America, National Association, and Does 1 through 50 Employment Law Defendant Feb. 27, 2016
In Re: Bank of America Wage and Hour Employment Practices Litigation Employment Law Defendant Jan. 10, 2015
Albert Lopez, an individual and Rene Pompa, as an individual, both on behalf of others similarly situated v. Bank of America, NA, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Defendant Oct. 18, 2014
Maria H. Contreras, et al. v. Bank of America, et al. Employment Law Defendant Feb. 5, 2011
James Karim, et al. v. Banc of America Investment Services Inc., et al. Employment Law Defendant Dec. 20, 2008
Title Court Published
US Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero says her work is a chance to give back Central District of California May 22, 2023
Case Category Published
Nerio Mejia v. O'Malley
reversed in part
 Civil Procedure Nov. 4, 2024
Case Name Topic Role Published
Lila C. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Civil Rights judge Apr. 10, 2026
K.F., a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem Brenda Jean F. v. Andrew M. Saul Government judge Dec. 31, 2020
Annette Robinson v. Andrew M. Saul Government judge Nov. 27, 2020
Brian James Tally v. Andrew M. Saul Government judge Mar. 27, 2020
Kimberley J. Nelson v. Andrew M. Saul Government judge Jan. 17, 2020
Conrad Jason Lee v. Andrew M. Saul Government judge Jan. 17, 2020
David N. Kent v. Nancy A. Berryhill Government judge Jan. 17, 2020
Dandan Pan, Carrie Haluza, Carolina Dealy, Laura Paquin, Wei Shi, Blanche Matulich and Connie Jacobson, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Qualcomm Incorporated, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. Employment Law Defendant Sep. 29, 2017
Jorge A. Pineda, individually, and on behalf of other persons similarly situated v. Bank of America, National Association, and Does 1 through 50 Employment Law Defendant Feb. 27, 2016
In Re: Bank of America Wage and Hour Employment Practices Litigation Employment Law Defendant Jan. 10, 2015
Albert Lopez, an individual and Rene Pompa, as an individual, both on behalf of others similarly situated v. Bank of America, NA, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Defendant Oct. 18, 2014
Maria H. Contreras, et al. v. Bank of America, et al. Employment Law Defendant Feb. 5, 2011
James Karim, et al. v. Banc of America Investment Services Inc., et al. Employment Law Defendant Dec. 20, 2008