VC Office of Education Thanks VCTLA

VCTLA is committed to the success of the Ventura County Mock Trial Program. Winners of the state competition 3 times in 2008, 2011 and 2012, the Ventura County Mock Trial Program is a source of pride here in Ventura County.  Recognizing the importance this program has in our community, VCTLA donated $5,000 to the 2013 Mock Trial Program. 

In the past, the facilities used for Mock Trial have been donated. Unfortunately due to the tight economy a rental fee is now required. Because of rental costs, the Mock Trial program was in danger of ending.  

According to Victoria Brown of the County Office of Education, Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association's financial and volunteer support "is essential to affording more than 500 Ventura County students with a quality Mock Trial experience judged by qualified scoring attorneys in the courtroom."

VCTLA encourages attorneys to volunteer and participate in this program. 

Get involved in your community - volunteer today.  

Want more information? Click here to visit the Mock Trial website.

VCTLA Supports Ventura County Mock Trial Program

Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association recognizes the importance of the Ventura County Mock Trial Program, and has made a contribution of $5,000.

On January 17, 2013, Ventura County Superior Court Judge Kent Kelligrew thanked VCTLA for their support.  Watch the video below.

For Information about how you can get involved with the Mock Trial Program, visit the Ventura County Office of Education's website: http://www.vcoe.org/sc/MockTrial.aspx

What's New in Tort & Trial?

VCTLA's January Dinner Program will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Oxnard, on January 17th.

Buffet Dinner: 5 pm

Program: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Earn 3 professional training and continuing education (MCLE) units - including 1 Ethics Credit.

Tickets: $95. Purchase 2013 membership and pay $75. Register by January 7** and receive $10 off. 

R.S.V.P. to VCTLA's Monthly Dinner Program by Purchasing Your Tickets here.

January's Dinner Program is scheduled for the 3rd Thursday* of the Month.

* Please note that this program will not be held on a Tuesday, as regularly scheduled.

** Sale Extended to January 12, 2013 - RSVP today!

Download the flyer here.

VCTLA Holiday Party @ Tower Club

Please join VCTLA for our annual holiday party at the Tower Club on December 4 at 6 pm.
300 East Esplanade Drive in Oxnard

Tickets: $35 at the door or online here:
https://vctla.3dcartstores.com/Dinner-Programs_c_1.html

Purchase 2013 Membership here:
https://vctla.3dcartstores.com/VCTLA-Annual-Membership_c_9.html

Check out the flyer:

Ventura Superior Court Elects Presiding & Assistant Presiding Judges for 2013-2014

On September 12, 2012, the Judges of the Ventura Superior Court unanimously elected Judge Brian J. Back as Presiding Judge and Judge Donald D. Coleman as Assistant Presiding Judge for 2013 and 2014. The new term for both begins January 1, 2013.

Judge Back was appointed to the Ventura Municipal Court by Governor Pete Wilson in 1997 and elevated to the Superior Court in 1998 by court unification. He has been a judge for 14 years. He has served as the Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge since January 2011.

Judge Back is currently assigned to the criminal division. Previous assignments have included juvenile delinquency, family law, guardianship, domestic violence, and adult mental health courts. Judge Back has presided over specialized juvenile drug and mental health calendars and served on numerous professional and community boards and commissions. In 2003, he was named Judge of the Year by the Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association.

Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Back was an attorney with Arnold, Back, Mathews, Wojkowski & Zirbel from 1990 to 1997, Arnold & Back from 1989 to 1990, and Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton from 1977 to 1989. His area of specialization was civil litigation and business law.

To read the rest of the public notice, download it here, or visit: http://www.ventura.courts.ca.gov

Public Notice: Ventura County Superior Court Closures Nov 21 and Dec 24, 26, 27, 28 and 31 2012

The majority of the courtrooms and all of the clerk’s offices will be closed on November 21, 2012, December 24, 26, 27, 28 and 31, 2012 to mitigate the impact of employee furlough days on court operations.

These days are not court holidays, so statutory deadlines will not be extended.

However, drop boxes are currently provided outside each clerical office for filing papers or submitting payments. Documents placed in the boxes by 5:00 p.m. are deemed deposited for filing that same business day.

For the 2012-13 fiscal year, the Governor and Legislature have approved a reduction of $540 million, which is in addition to the $652 million, in ongoing budget cuts to the judicial branch that have been in place since 2008. For fiscal year 2012-13, the Ventura Superior Court budget has a structural deficit of $7.2 million remaining after cutting $6 million from its budget through layoffs of 20 court staff, the early separation of 16 court staff, the elimination of 44 vacant positions, reduction of services at the East County Courthouse, and reduction of expenditures for services and supplies.

Anyone wishing to comment on this proposed plan may do so, either by regular mail or e-mail, by November 16, 2012. Please direct your response to:

Michael D. Planet, Court Executive Officer

P.O. Box 6489

Ventura, CA 93006-6489

or

closureresponse@ventura.courts.ca.gov

Download the full public notice here, or visit http://www.ventura.courts.ca.gov for more information.

CAOC Masters Program

Please Join VCTLA for a Dinner Program on October 23, 2012 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Oxnard, and earn 1 MCLE Credit.

Reception 6 pm and Dinner 6:30 pm.

John Feder, President-Elect of Consumer Attorneys of California, will present the latest advances in accident reconstruction and bio-mechanics, including the use of surveillance videos to prove your case.

Tickets are available.  MCLE additional $10.

Barrister/VCTLA Members ($50)

Barrister/VCTLA Members with MCLE ($60)

Non-Member ($60)

Non-Member with MCLE ($70)

Please Pay Online by credit card at

http://vctla.3dcartstores.com/Dinner-Programs_c_1.html, or

Fill out the flyer and Return with check payable to VCTLA, P.O. Box 5292 Ventura, CA 93003