Edelman Children’s Court Judges – DCFS Judges
DCFS Court Monterey Park
This is a list of judges at the Edelman Court in Monterey Park, California (as of December 2021). The list changes from time to time. You should check with the courthouse for the most up-to-date list of judges. These people are the ones you may reside over your case. They will hear all sides and make their decision. These are the judges who are assigned to DCFS related cases. If you have a court case at the Edelman Court house we highly recommend you work with an Attorney who has experience with Family Law.
And know that the information handled in these cases can be extremely sensitive. You should work with your Attorney to better understand which information you can and cannot share, even with others involved in the case.
Note there is a difference between a Judge, an Assigned Judge, a Referee, and a Commissioner.
- Judge: Judges can be appointed by the Governor or elected into their office by the public.
- Assigned Judge: Typically retired judges who can be brought back to preside over cases.
- Referee: Appointed by the presiding judge to hear cases assigned to them. They have the same powers and authority as a Juvenile Court Judge. They are considered employees of the Court.
- Commissioner: Elected by the Superior Court Judges. They are considered employees of the Court.
If you have a case in front of any of these judges contact an attorney to discuss your case, and make sure they have appeared before or know about these Judges. Each one may handle their cases differently.
Name | Title | Dept | Phone |
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Arakaki, Akemi | Judge | 400 | (323) 307-8030 |
Archuleta, Debra R. | Judge | 418 | (323) 307-8018 |
Barnes, Craig S. | Judge | 405 | (323) 307-8005 |
Bianco, D. Brett | Judge | 416 | (323) 307-8016 |
Blackshaw, Julie Fox | Judge | 414 | (323) 307-8014 |
Blackwell, Nichelle L. | Commissioner | 406 | (323) 307-8006 |
Brackelmanns, Lisa A. | Commissioner | 409 | (323) 307-8009 |
Byrdsong, Kristen | Commissioner | 422 | (323) 307-8022 |
Clay, III, Charles Q. | Judge | 415 | (323) 307-8015 |
Cortez, Annabelle G. | Judge | 401 | (323) 307-8001 |
Diaz, Rudolph A. | Judge | 419 | (323) 307-8019 |
Downing, Marguerite D. | Judge | 407 | (323) 307-8007 |
Hall, Tamara | Judge | 423 | (323) 307-8023 |
Kelly, Mary E. | Judge | 411 | (323) 307-8011 |
Losnick, Debra L. | Judge | 400 | (323) 307-8030 |
Name | Title | Dept | Phone |
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Marpet, Stephen C. | Commissioner | 410 | (323) 307-8010 |
Navarro, Pete R. | Commissioner | 413 | (323) 307-8013 |
Nelson, Jean M. | Judge | 402 | (323) 307-8002 |
Newman, Tara | Judge | 412 | (323) 307-8012 |
Price, Ashley | Commissioner | 425 | (323) 307-8083 |
Ramirez, Nancy A. | Judge | 424 | (323) 307-8024 |
Shapiro, Gabriela H. | Commissioner | 421 | (323) 307-8021 |
Soto, Philip L. | Judge | 408 | (323) 307-8008 |
Sun, Linda L. | Judge | 417 | (323) 307-8017 |
Trendacosta, Anthony A. | Judge | 400 | (323) 307-8030 |
Truong, Terry T. | Commissioner | 400 | (323) 307-8030 |
Vera, Hernan D. | Judge | 420 | (323) 307-8020 |
Zeidler, Daniel Zeke | Judge | 404 | (323) 307-8004 |







