Lachs, Stephen Michael was born on September 27, 1939 in New York City. Son of Irving and Irene(Balogh) L. Bachelor of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1960, Bachelor of Laws, 1963. Bar: California 1964, United States District Court (central district) California 1964.
Association, Ordin & Gerst, Beverly Hills, California, 1964-1966.
Sole practice, Los Angeles, 1966-1969. Trial deputy Los Angeles Public Defender, 1969-1975. Commissioner Los Angeles Superior Court, 1975-1979, judge, since 1979.
Adjunct Professor law Whittier School Law, Los Angeles, since 1983.
Lecturer family law topics, various professional organizations.
Associate Ordin & Gerst, Beverly Hills, California, 1964—1966. Private practice Los Angeles, 1966—1969. Trial deputy Los Angeles Public Defender, 1969—1975.
Commissioner Los Angeles Superior Court, 1975—1979, judge, since 1979. Adjunct professor Whittier School Law, Los Angeles, since 1983.
Board directors Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center, since 1974. Founding member Municipal Elections Committee Los Angeles, 1977. Member of American Bar Association, Lawyers Human Rights, Los Angeles County Bar Association (executive committee family law section), Phi Delta Phi.
