Judge Teresa T. Sullivan

Judge Teresa T. Sullivan serves on the Los Angeles Superior Court at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, having been appointed by Governor Jerry Brown on July 15, 2013. She was among a cohort of 11 judicial appointments made by Governor Brown at that time, six of whom were placed in Los Angeles County. No disciplinary records exist with the California Commission on Judicial Performance, indicating a clean disciplinary history since her appointment. Beyond these foundational facts, no ruling analyses, attorney observations, or ingested content are currently available to characterize her judicial philosophy, ruling tendencies, or courtroom preferences. Attorneys preparing to appear before Judge Sullivan should treat this profile as a starting-point baseline and supplement it with direct research into her recent docket activity through the Los Angeles Superior Court's public case management system and services such as Trellis or CourtListener.

Because no ruling analyses or attorney observations are available in the current dataset, no evidence-based tactical guidance specific to Judge Sullivan's preferences can be offered at this time. Attorneys should conduct independent research by reviewing her recent tentative rulings, minute orders, and any published decisions accessible through the Los Angeles Superior Court's online portal. Consulting colleagues who have appeared before her at Stanley Mosk Courthouse is the most reliable path to obtaining actionable intelligence about her courtroom style, preferred briefing formats, and oral argument expectations. Standard best practices for Los Angeles Superior Court appearances apply: arrive early, comply strictly with local rules and department-specific standing orders, and ensure all filings are procedurally complete before submission.

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  Review Department Standing Orders

  Obtain and read Judge Sullivan's current department standing orders from the Los Angeles Superior Court website before any appearance. Standing orders govern filing deadlines, motion procedures, and courtroom conduct specific to her department.

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  Research Recent Tentative Rulings

  Search the Los Angeles Superior Court's tentative ruling system and third-party databases such as Trellis for any recent rulings issued by Judge Sullivan to identify patterns in how she resolves motions.

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  Consult Attorneys with Prior Appearances

  Speak with colleagues who have appeared before Judge Sullivan at Stanley Mosk Courthouse to gather firsthand observations about her courtroom demeanor, argument preferences, and procedural expectations.

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  Verify Current Department Assignment

  Confirm Judge Sullivan's current department and case type assignments through the court's official directory, as judicial assignments at Stanley Mosk can change.

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  Ensure Full Local Rule Compliance

  Audit all filings for compliance with the Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rules and California Rules of Court, as procedural deficiencies are a common basis for adverse rulings regardless of the assigned judge.

• ›Follow all Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rules and any posted department-specific standing orders without exception.
• ›Arrive early to allow time to review any posted tentative rulings or last-minute department notices.
• ›Address the court formally and professionally; maintain decorum consistent with a busy urban superior court department.
• ›Ensure all courtesy copies, exhibits, and supporting materials are organized and tabbed before presenting them to the court.