Law Office of Rodney W. Wickers

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We were a little preoccupied in March of 2020 when this announcement came out about our attorney Christina M. Wickers. We are so happy to inform you that she was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2020 as a top rated Trusts and Estate Litigation attorney. https://profiles.superlawyers.com//42ab0c3e-86a0-418b-a618

Congratulations to Rodney W. Wickers who has been included on the SuperLawyers List for 2021! https://profiles.superlawyers.com//1c69b590-e363-4362-a7b4

PRESIDING JUDGE KEVIN C. BRAZILE ISSUES NEW GENERAL ORDER EXTENDING SOME MATTERS AS COURT CONTINUES PHASED RAMP UP OF PROCEEDINGS Court Begins Tackling Criminal Backlog - Resumes Criminal Jury Trials Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile announced today that Chief Justice Tani G. CantilSakauye authorized him to issue a new General Order pursuant to the emergency powers granted under Government Code 68115. As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County ...continues to seek to balance its obligation to render justice and its commitment to protect the health and well-being of everyone who visits or works in the courthouses during this challenging time. Presently, there are more than 7,000 criminal cases that must be tried to satisfy defendants’ statutory speedy trial rights, Presiding Judge Brazile said. As the Court continues to ramp up operations, we will prioritize the resumption of Criminal jury trials, while remaining vigilant about enforcing the COVID-19 health and safety protocols in 38 courthouses so that litigants, attorneys, witnesses, jurors, court personnel, justice partners, judicial officers, and others can participate safely in court proceedings. The Court has implemented many significant changes to the jury processes to protect jurors and maintain social distancing standards, allowing us to get back to the business of the Court. The first Criminal jury trial held since the shutdown began was completed the first week of September. The Court resumed Small Claims trials and Traffic non-jury trials in August. Juvenile Dependency courts resumed operations on June 22, 2020, and have held the vast majority of proceedings remotely, enabling litigants and counsel to access the courts safely. In order to provide options to in-person appearances, the Court has implemented remote appearance technology, audio and video, in every area of litigation, Presiding Judge Brazile said. This project had an original roll-out schedule of 18 months, but thanks to the hard work and dedication of our judicial officers and court staff, these remote options have been successfully completed in just three months. The Court cannot mandate remote appearances for all hearings and case types, however, we strongly encourage the use of this technology where practical and applicable. Consult the Order, for its specific extensions. The new General Order maintains and reiterates the previous orders of Presiding Judge Brazile regarding mandatory face coverings, observance of social distancing protocols, limited access to proceedings, and the need for appointments to visit the Clerk’s Office and Self-Help Centers. The Court’s Here For You | Safe For You initiative is designed to provide a safe courthouse environment while offering services that allow court business to be conducted remotely. Information on Here For You | Safe For You can be found here and on the Court’s Twitter page (@LASuperiorCourt). See more

Kelli, a legal clerk at our office, will be taking the California Bar exam in October 2020. We look forward to Kelli becoming an attorney. Help us wish her good luck!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2020 COURTWIDE EXPANSION OF REMOTE COURTROOM APPEARANCE TECHNOLOGY WILL OFFER CONVENIENT, SAFE OPTIONS TO ACCESS JUSTICE IN NATION’S LARGEST TRIAL COURT Introducing LACourtConnect, a Court-Developed Remote Appearance Technology for Probate, Civil, Family Law & Traffic Cases ...Continue reading

We are able to prepare and finalize clients estate and other client matters with safe social distancing. We will go through the documents with the client on the telephone, Skype or Zoom. We have documents prepared and provided to the client to be executed from the comfort of the clients car while a notary and necessary witnesses are in view. We are working to keep our clients and staff safe while providing clients the legal transaction and estate work they need. Contact us to set up a complimentary telephonic or video legal consultation. ****This is an advertisement. This is not legal advice. A written agreement executed by the attorneys and client is required for representation.****

Los Angeles Superior Court PRESIDING JUDGE KEVIN C. BRAZILE: SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDERS RELEASE OF COUNTY JAIL INMATES AWAITING TRIAL AFTER JUSTICE PARTNERS REACH AGREEMENT https://www.lacba.org//press-/march-24----lasc-release.pdf

COVID-19 NOTICE: The Law Office of Rodney W. Wickers is taking all precautions necessary to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. As a result of the recent events, we initiated a plan to allow staff to work from home, which began on March 15, 2020. We will continue to work diligently on our client matters as we "shelter in place" at home. We will also continue to be available by telephone, electronic mail and Skype for current and new legal needs during normal "business"... hours as we shelter in place. If you are a potential new client, and would like to schedule a meeting via telephone or Skype, please do not hesitate to contact us at (310) 540-2520 or at [email protected] to set up a virtual meeting. We intend to continue to provide efficient and professional legal services to our clients and look forward to this Coronavirus crisis coming to an end.