Hon. Jaime R. Corral, Ret.
During more than 20 years on the bench, Judge Jaime Corral earned the respect of lawyers and litigants who appeared before him. His popularity is due in large part to his easygoing, relaxed demeanor and his ability to focus on the issues. He has gained a reputation for being extremely fair and for having an acute sensitivity conducive to early resolution of conflicts of all types. His approach demonstrates intelligence, friendliness, objectivity, and a complete understanding of the emotional issues attached to litigation matters.

Judge Corral’s popularity among his colleagues earned him three terms on the Executive Committee of the Superior Court, two years as Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court, one year as Supervising Judge of the Dependency Court, and one year as Presiding Judge of the Rio Hondo Municipal Court. Judge Corral is fluent in Spanish and is often offered international invitations. He recently spoke at a conference of Mexican Appellate Court Judges in Michoacan, Mexico, and was the featured speaker before judges, attorneys, law professors and law students on American Juvenile Drug Courts. Judge Corral began his legal career in private practice with the Los Angeles firm of Kataoka, Moret & Corral. He served for several years as a Deputy Public Defender for Los Angeles County. Judge Corral was born in Sonora, Mexico, and in addition to Spanish, speaks conversational Japanese.

SPECIALIZES IN:

Business and contractual law, employment, personal injury, medical malpractice, and construction defect issues.

ORGANIZATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • “Judge of the Year,” 1999, Pasadena Bar Assn.
  • “Juvenile Court Judge of the Year,” 1993, California Judges Assn.
  • “Justice of the Year,” 1989, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
  • Active in numerous youth and community organizations.

EDUCATION:

  • J.D., Southwestern University Law School, Los Angeles (1970)
  • Pre-law, University of California, Los Angeles (1964-65)

MEMBER:

  • California Judges Assn.; Mexican- American Bar Association.
  • Judicial Council Court Interpreters Advisory Committee Vice Chairman (1997-1999)
  • Juvenile Court Judges of California Vice Chairman (1992)
  • L.A. Superior Court Media Committee (1995, 1997).

AVAILABLE:

Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego counties.