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Jul. 17, 2026

Retired judge Teresa Sanchez-Gordon brings L.A. vibe to dispute resolution

After a judicial career that included making history as the first Mexican American woman elected to the East Los Angeles Municipal Court and later serving as president of the Los Angeles Police Commission, retired Judge Teresa Sanchez-Gordon has built a thriving ADR practice, where attorneys praise her preparation, cultural fluency and straightforward approach to resolving disputes.

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Retired judge Teresa Sanchez-Gordon brings L.A. vibe to dispute resolution

Teresa Sanchez-Gordon


Career Highlights: Retired from Los Angeles Superior Court May 2017.
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Retired Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Teresa Sanchez-Gordon has spent her career serving the city she proudly calls home.

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Sanchez-Gordon immigrated to the United States with her mother and siblings when she was 3. Although her roots are in Mexico, she says there is no question where she belongs.

"I'm definitely an L.A. girl," Sanchez-Gordon said with a chuckle. "And I love my city."

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