Celebrating the Life of Chief Bankruptcy Judge Theodor C. Albert, Jr.

Surrounded by his family and closest friends, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Theodor Charles Albert, Jr., Central District of California, died on May 5, 2025, from complications of esophageal cancer. He will be long remembered for his keen intellect, kindness, inclusiveness, passion for the law and profound commitment to public service.

Read the full Court Announcement.

There will be a celebration of his life on June 8, 2025, from 2:00-4:30 p.m., at The Richland (137 E. Maple Avenue, Orange, CA 92866).

Contributions in memory of Chief Judge Albert can be sent to the Stanford Cancer Institute, and to the City of Hope which has established a dedicated donation page in tribute to Judge Albert.

City of Hope Online Donations
Donations may also be mailed to the following address: City of Hope, Attn: Annual Giving, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010. Please add “Hon. Theodor C. Albert” to the memo line of the check.

Stanford Cancer Institute Online Donations
Donations can also be mailed to the following address along with the donation form: Stanford Medical Center Development, 485 Broadway, 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063.