May 4, 2026
Pfahler joins ADR Services after 20 years on L.A. bench
Retiring Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephen P. Pfahler is moving to ADR Services as a mediator, citing rising caseloads and a growing need for private dispute resolution.
After 20 years on the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Judge Stephen P. Pfahler has retired and will join ADR Services Inc. as a full-time mediator beginning Monday, bringing decades of civil bench experience to private dispute resolution as court dockets reach historic highs.
Pfahler, who officially retired Friday, served more than a decade on the court's Alternative Dispute Resolution committee, including over two years as vice chair. He said the move reflects both a long...
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