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Apr. 10, 2025

Judge Scott Nord brings empathy, resolve to family law' emotional stakes

After years handling probate and guardianship cases in Lancaster, Judge Scott J. Nord now finds himself in the thick of Los Angeles family law. From custody battles to niche legal disputes involving alternative lifestyles, Nord is bringing a calm, empathetic and methodical approach to one of California's most emotionally charged dockets.

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Judge Scott Nord brings empathy, resolve to family law' emotional stakes

Scott J. Nord


Career Highlights: Elevated to Los Angeles County Superior Court judge by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Dec. 7, 2023; commissioner, 2015-23; sole practitioner, Los Angeles, 1996-2015

Law School: Whittier Law School, 1996

Los Angeles County Superior Court
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LOS ANGELES - When Judge Scott J. Nord transferred from Lancaster to the Stanley Mosk Courthouse last year to handle a busier family law calendar, he didn't just switch assignments. He stepped into a world of deeper emotional stakes, higher conflict and a faster pace. The experience has reshaped how the former family law attorney views everything from billing practices to the role of empathy in high-conflict cases.

"I worked with many clients from low to middl... (continued)

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