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Obituaries

Mar. 4, 2024

James R. Dunn, 1937-2024

LA judge with sharp wit made mark in mandatory settlement court

James R. Dunn, 1937-2024
Dunn

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge James R. Dunn -- who had been a prosecutor, the Federal Public Defender in Los Angeles, and a widely experienced litigator -- used his knowledge, skill, authority and sense of humor in mandatory settlement conferences during his last few years.

He died Feb. 23 after suffering a stroke last summer but had been focused on ensuring his court calendar continued to run smoothly with replacements, Superio...

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