Retirement of Justice Luis A. Lavin

The Second District Court of Appeal announces the retirement of Associate Justice Luis A. Lavin, effective September 16, 2024. Justice Lavin has served on the Court of Appeal since his appointment to Division Three in 2015, authoring hundreds of opinions across various areas of law. His distinguished career includes thirteen years as a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, where he presided over civil, criminal, and family law matters. Prior to his judicial service, Justice Lavin held significant roles in public service, including Director of Enforcement and General Counsel for the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission and senior trial attorney with the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Justice Lavin's commitment to justice and education is evident in his numerous awards, including the Beacon of Justice Award, and his contributions as an adjunct professor at several law schools. The Court extends its gratitude for Justice Lavin's dedicated service and wishes him well in his future endeavors.