When and where is the name-change hearing?

The hearing is June 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept L, Room 506 at Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk.

How do I object to this name-change petition?

File a written objection with the court at least two court days before the hearing and appear at the hearing to explain your objection.

Who is the petitioner and what name is requested?

Petitioner is John Ernest Avalos Jr., who requests his name be changed to Ernie John Lamas.

Name Change — 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA (26NWCP00165)

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Affects:General Public

John Ernest Avalos Jr. filed to change his name to Ernie John Lamas; a court hearing is set for June 26, 2026. Objections must be filed in writing at least two court days before the hearing, and the petition will be published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram.

Key Takeaways

Hearing set for June 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM, Dept L, Room 506
Petitioner seeks name change from John Ernest Avalos Jr. to Ernie John Lamas
Written objections must be filed at least two court days before hearing
Notice published in Long Beach Press-Telegram for four weeks

Published: May 19, 2026 · today
Category: Name Change
City: Norwalk
Address: 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA · 21 filings
Case #

26NWCP00165

Research context

21 filings at this address 24 name change notices in Norwalk (last 12 months)

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What to do next

1
File an objection if you oppose
Submit a written objection to the Los Angeles Superior Court at least two court days before June 26, 2026 and appear at the hearing in Dept L, Room 506.
2
Attend the hearing
Appear June 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM at Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA, Dept L, Room 506 to present support or objections.
3
Review the published notice
Check the Long Beach Press-Telegram editions published May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 2026 for the official notice and any additional details.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the name-change hearing?: The hearing is June 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept L, Room 506 at Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk.
How do I object to this name-change petition?: File a written objection with the court at least two court days before the hearing and appear at the hearing to explain your objection.
Who is the petitioner and what name is requested?: Petitioner is John Ernest Avalos Jr., who requests his name be changed to Ernie John Lamas.

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Legal terms in this notice

Order to Show Cause: A court document that schedules a hearing and asks interested persons to explain why the request should not be granted.
Petition: A formal written request filed with the court asking for a specific legal action, here a name change.
Published notice: A court-ordered announcement printed in a newspaper to inform the public about the hearing.

Full Notice Text

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: 26NWCP00165PETITION OF:John Ernest Avalos Jr.FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:1. Petitioner: John Ernest Avalos Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:Present name: John Ernest Avalos Jr.Proposed name: Ernie John Lamas2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If not written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 06/26/2026 Time: 8:30AM Dept: LRoom: 506The address of the court is:SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 12720 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650BRANCH NAME: Norwalk Courthouse3. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once in each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county:NEWSPAPER NAME: Press TelegramDate: 04/29/2026/s/ Lee W. Tsao, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURTLong Beach Press-TelegramPublished: 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2/26