Before entering private practice, Judge Goetz served for over three decades in the legal field, including 23 years on the bench. She spent a significant portion of her judicial career in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, where she presided over high-profile probate, trust, and conservatorship matters. Her background also includes extensive experience as a family law judicial officer and a deputy district attorney. Prior to her legal career, she worked as an accountant, providing her with a unique perspective on complex financial disputes.
Judge Goetz is a premier choice for complex probate and family law disputes due to her extensive judicial tenure and financial expertise as a former accountant.
Renowned for handling the high-profile Britney Spears conservatorship and possessing a dual background in law and accounting.
She is widely regarded by legal professionals as a meticulous and fair neutral who excels at resolving emotionally charged and financially complex disputes. Peers often note her deep technical knowledge of the California Probate Code and her ability to manage difficult personalities in high-stakes litigation.