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Aug. 15, 2025

Commissioner Pamela Davis has a 99% settlement rate and a human touch

Known for her unconventional settlement style and deep connection with litigants, Commissioner Pamela A. Davis uses a mix of patience, trust-building, and creativity to find solutions both sides can embrace.

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Commissioner Pamela Davis has a 99% settlement rate and a human touch
Los Angeles County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed commissioner, Los Angeles County Superior Court, 2005; informal juvenile court referee, Los Angeles, 1997-2005; juvenile court hearing officer, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Superior Courts, 1996-97; of counsel, Berman & Berman, Los Angeles, 1996; senior associate, Maguire Toghia & Orbach, Los Angeles, 1989-96; associate, Kern & Wooley, Los Angeles, 1988-89; director, business affairs, Writers & Artists Agency, Los Angeles, 1986-87; director, legal affairs, New Horizons Picture Corp.-Concorde Pictures, Los Angeles, 1985-86; corporate counsel, Courtlemagne Communications, Los Angeles, 1984-85.

Law School: McGill University Faculty of Law, 1982

BEVERLY HILLS - For Superior Court Commissioner Pamela A. Davis, the bench has never been about the mechanics of the law. It's about the rhythm of the courthouse, the humanity in every case, and the moments of compassion and connection that can shift a dispute toward resolution.

"I love working with people - all people," she said. "I enjoy their stories and the 'slice of life' that my position brings daily."

She has been on the ... (continued)

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