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Hon. Margaret M. Hay, Ret.
| Following 14 years of distinguished service for the Los Angeles Superior Court, Honorable Margaret M. Hay retired in 2004. Judge Hay has tried and settled matters of all types, including, but not limited to employment, premises and product liability, probate and medical malpractice. She conducted hundreds of settlement conferences with a high rate of success, helping the parties reach final settlement. Since joining Judicate West in 2004, Judge Hay has handled hundreds of matters in mediation, arbitration and discovery. She has a reputation as scholarly, fair and thoughtful with both plaintiffs’ and defense bars. |
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LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
- Judge, Superior Court, Los Angeles County (1992–Present)
- Pro Tem Justice, California Court of Appeal, 2nd District (2000)
- Judge, Municipal Court, Long Beach Judicial District (1990–92)
- Supervising Judge, Long Beach (1997–98)
- Deputy District Attorney (1980-90)
- Lecturer in Evidence, Western State University School of Law
- Lecturer in International Criminal Law, Chapman College of Law
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- J. D., University of Southern California (1980)
- B. A., California State University, Fullerton (1977)
- Member, California Judges’ Association (1990–Present)
- Former member, Executive Board, California Judges’ Association
- Former Member, Executive Committee, Los Angeles Superior Court
- Former Member, Book of Approved Jury Instructions (BAJI) and California Jury Instructions Criminal (CALJIC) Committees, Los Angeles Superior Court
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
- Employment Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Probate
- Product Liability
- Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
- Personal Injury
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- In Judge Hay’s spare time, she enjoys fiber arts, cooking, gardening, travel and reading.
LOCATIONS
- Los Angeles County
- Orange County
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