• LL.B., Stanford University Law School (1957, Phi Bet Kappa)
• A.B., Stanford University (1953)

• Member and Chair of BAJI Committee for six years.
• Member and Chair of California Judges Association Civil Procedure Committee for many years.
• Member and Chair of several committees of American Bar Association Division of Judicial Administration and its Conferences
• California Judges Association
• Los Angeles County Bar Association
• California Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER).

Judge Philip Saeta’s knowledge of civil law and procedure, combined with his settlement ability and his dedication, have made him one of the outstanding neutrals of his time. His talent lies partly in quickly zeroing in on the pivotal issues that need to be examined for settlement or adjudication. The quality of this judge’s reasoning has earned him a reputation as one of the most trusted arbitrators in the area, who is “one of the most well-received by both sides.”

Judge Saeta served on the Superior Court from 1975-1991, where he handled Civil Fast Track cases, including law and motion and discovery, civil jury and non-jury trials, and settlement conferences. As one of the most influential judges in Los Angeles County, he was consistently involved in overseeing judicial education and Rules of Court, and in crafting legislation concerning court administration.