Hon. Margaret L. Oldendorf (Ret.) joined ADR Services, Inc. in 2024 after nearly 20 years as a Judge of the Superior Court for the County of Los Angeles. During the last nine years of her judicial career, she presided over a Civil Independent Calendar Court and a Civil Trial Court in Pasadena, overseeing numerous jury and court trials. Throughout her tenure on the bench, Judge Oldendorf presided over a wide array of cases, demonstrating her versatility and proficiency in various areas of the law. From complex business and contract litigation to construction matters, personal injury, medical malpractice, and real property, she has tackled some of the most challenging legal issues with efficiency and impartiality.
Judge Oldendorf’s contributions to the legal community have garnered widespread recognition. She is the recipient of prestigious honors such as the Judicial Civility Award from the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2018 and the Trial Judge of the Year award bestowed by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) in 2019.
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