With a combined 25 years of experience on the bench, Judge Casserly has presided over hundreds of civil trials and managed more than 1,000 matters. Appointed to the San Diego County bench in 1996, he oversaw criminal jury trials before becoming a criminal supervising judge, assigning cases for trial and settling hundreds of matters each month. In 2004, Judge Casserly was reassigned to the San Diego Superior Court Trial Department, handling civil trials and conducting weekly civil settlement conferences.
From 2010 until his retirement, he served on the Civil Independent Calendar Department, managing a high caseload, and conducting over 300 judicial settlement conferences nationwide. During his time on the bench, Judge Casserly served on the Center for Judicial Education and Research’s New Judge Orientation Faculty, helping new judges adjust to their roles and responsibilities. Prior to the bench, Judge Casserly also spent a combined 15 years as a deputy district attorney for Sacramento and San Diego counties.
Recognized by his peers for his dedication to the legal community and the hundreds of successful settlement conferences he conducted while on the bench, Judge Casserly received the 'Judge Moon Award' from the North County Bar Association in 2021.
Judge Casserly says, “During my time on the bench the job I enjoyed the most was conducting settlement conferences. I really became passionate about it. I’m looking forward to continuing to help people settle their cases in the private sector.”
Below is a sampling of the various matters Hon. Timothy M. Casserly, Ret. presided over on the bench, tried as an attorney, or handled as a neutral.
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Judge Casserly enjoys playing tennis, golf, and horseback riding.
"Judge Casserly worked with the parties even after the mediation ended and was able to effectively communicate with all parties. Certain individuals were difficult to deal with but at the end he was able to get us a solid resolution."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Case
"Judge Casserly is a highly effective mediator."
- Attorney on a Real Estate/Home Owner's Association Case
"In our recent mediation with Judge Casserly, he impressed me by being exceptionally well prepared and fully understanding of the complex issues from the perspectives of both sides. He was able to use his extensive experience, both as a trial judge and an effective settlement judge, to keep the mediation moving in a positive direction. He conducted the entire mediation in a professional and congenial manner that made the attorneys and their clients feel comfortable with the process."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto Case
"All of my mediation experiences with Judge Casserly have been excellent."
- Attorney at a Nationwide Law Firm
"We had a great experience and were able to resolve the case. Judge Casserly made it happen for us. "
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Auto Case
"Judge Casserly is highly skilled and helped us to resolve a large damages case."
- A Top Southern California Lawyer and San Diego North County Bar Association's Attorney of the Year
"Judge Casserly was superb, and settled a case between neighbors who hate each other that some say couldn't be settled. He is a great mediator."
- Attorney on a Real Estate/Neighbor Dispute Case
"Judge Casserly did a fine job handling this tricky 'tree trespass/cutting case.' Got it resolved."
- Attorney on a Property Damage Case
1925 Century Park East
Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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601 S. Figueroa
Ste 3400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 213.223.1113
Fax : 213.223.1114
980 9th Street
Suite 2200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.394.8490
Fax : 916.394.8495
402 W. Broadway
Ste 2400
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619.814.1966
Fax : 619.814.1967
1851 East First Street
Ste 1600
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 714.834.1340
Fax : 714.834.1344
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