Obituaries
Oct. 5, 2026
Gretchen Taylor, longtime family law commissioner and mediator, dies
Taylor spent decades in family law as an attorney, Riverside and Los Angeles County Superior Court commissioner and mediator, earning a reputation for resolving high-conflict disputes with empathy, humor and an understanding of the emotions underlying them.
Gretchen W. Taylor, a longtime family law attorney, former Superior Court commissioner and mediator known for bringing empathy, humor and an unconventional approach to some of Southern California's most difficult family disputes, has died.
Taylor devoted more than four decades to family law, including nearly 20 years as a practicing attorney, 12 years on the bench and more than 15 years as a private neutral.
She took particular pride in a field of law she believed dealt...
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