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Jan. 26, 2026

Judge Curtis Kin thrives on challenge in writs and receivers assignment

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Curtis A. Kin brings a paper-driven, detail-oriented approach to writs and receivers, shaped by years on the bench and a background in federal practice.

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Judge Curtis Kin thrives on challenge in writs and receivers assignment
Los Angeles County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge by Gov. Jerry Brown, July 15, 2013; adjunct professor, Pepperdine Caruso Law, 2003; assistant U.S. attorney, 2000-13; law clerk, 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor (currently Supreme Court Justice,) 1999-2000; associate, Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP, 1997-99; law clerk, U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff, 1996-97

Law School: Stanford Law School, 1996

Los Angeles County Superior Court

LOS ANGELES -- For Superior Court Judge Curtis A. Kin, every assignment feels like the right one--at least while he's in it.

"I've been lucky. I've really had great assignments," said Kin, who currently handles writs and receivers. "I love what I'm doing now, so that is very satisfying. But I like to try out different things, and I think that our court has many opportunities and different assignments to try out. I'm always wanting to ... (continued)

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