Strike 3 Holdings in the Central District of California (Los Angeles Area)
Strike 3 Holdings Central District of California cases make up a large share of the company’s John Doe copyright lawsuits. This is the federal district covering the Los Angeles area, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino and surrounding counties. Public court records show about 385 Strike 3 Holdings dockets filed in this district in 2025 and about 471 filed in 2026 through October 14. If your internet provider sent you a letter that names this court, this page explains what that usually means.
What the Central District of California is
- It is a federal trial court in California. Strike 3 Holdings cases here are filed against “John Doe,” identified by an IP address, not by a person’s name at the start.
- Courthouse locations in this district use office digits in the docket number: 2: for the Los Angeles courthouse location, 5: for Riverside (Eastern Division), and 8: for Santa Ana (Southern Division). Keep the digit that appears on your letter exactly as written.
- A letter from your provider about a case in this district does not mean you have been named in the lawsuit. It usually means the provider received a subpoena and is notifying the account holder before it responds.
Recent Strike 3 Holdings Central District of California filings on Torrent Defenders®
For verified dockets, IP addresses, cities and ISPs, see these live filing posts that already list Exhibit A details:
- Strike 3 Holdings California filings: Sacramento and Santa Ana (Sept. 25, 2026) — eight Central District of California, Southern Division (Santa Ana) cases with docket numbers starting with 8:, including 8:26-cv-02823 through 8:26-cv-02828, 8:26-cv-02831 and 8:26-cv-02832.
- Got a Strike 3 Holdings letter in California? Sept. 29–30 filings — Northern and Southern District of California cases from the same filing window (related California reading; not C.D. Cal. dockets).
- Northern District of California Strike 3 Holdings lawsuits — another California district with its own privacy orders and timelines.
If your letter shows a 2:, 5: or 8: docket in the Central District of California, write the full number down exactly and keep every document as it is.
What usually happens after a Strike 3 Holdings Central District of California ISP letter
- Your provider (for example Spectrum, Comcast Cable, AT&T Internet or Verizon Fios) received a subpoena seeking the account holder’s name and address linked to an IP address.
- The lawsuit is typically still captioned against John Doe. A later document, such as an amended complaint, is what would name a person.
- Each judge sets the timeline for objections and for when the provider responds. Use the dates on your own letter, not dates from another case or another court.
For a calm checklist of what to keep and what to avoid, see our Strike 3 Holdings ISP letter guide and how ISP subpoena orders work.
Your options, in plain terms
If you received a notice about one of these Strike 3 Holdings Central District of California cases, these are the main paths people usually weigh.
- A quiet, anonymous resolution. Many people prefer to resolve the matter confidentially through counsel, often without their name appearing in the public court record.
- Challenge the subpoena. Depending on the facts and the court, an attorney may file a motion to quash or ask the court to let you proceed anonymously.
- Defend the case in court. If the facts support it, Antonelli Law® defends Strike 3 Holdings cases in federal court. There are real costs and risks either way, and we explain both.
Most people who contact us want a quiet, anonymous resolution. We also defend in court when that is the right path. You can read more about the pros and cons of settling and motions to quash.
Documents to email or upload for your free review
For a free, confidential review of a Strike 3 Holdings Central District of California letter, send what you have:
- The ISP letter or email (all pages)
- Any court order or subpoena that came with it
- Any letter or document from the plaintiff’s attorneys
- The full case number and court, including the C.D. Cal. office digit (2:, 5: or 8:)
- Any later document, such as an amended complaint or a waiver of service form
Talk with an attorney who handles these cases
Paul Sanders is one of the Antonelli Law® attorneys who reviews Strike 3 Holdings ISP letters, including Strike 3 Holdings Central District of California notices. Here is what one of his clients wrote.
Paul Sanders
“This experience was one of the most stressful experiences I have ever dealt with. Mostly because it came out of no where and I have never been in trouble with the law like this before. From the beginning, Mr. Sanders was so nice and calming. I know he stayed on the phone with longer than he had to just to make sure I was ok. Although I remained stressed, he put me at ease with his knowledge, confidence, and sincerity. The entire process took about 2 1/2 weeks and I was so grateful when it was over. He is a great attorney.”
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Related reading
- California Sept. 25 filings (includes Santa Ana / C.D. Cal. 8: dockets)
- California Sept. 29–30 filings
- Northern District of California
- ISP subpoena orders: deadlines depend on the court
- Pros & cons of settling with Strike 3 Holdings
- Strike 3 amended complaint: what the later stage means
This page is general information about Strike 3 Holdings and similar BitTorrent copyright cases. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and no outcome can be promised. Client reviews describe individual experiences; past results do not guarantee a similar result. Antonelli Law® defends people and businesses against copyright claims and does not represent copyright holders. Attorney advertising.
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Jeffrey Antonelli is a member of the federal trial bar of the Northern District of Illinois and is admitted to numerous federal courts around the country. He has been a civil litigator nearly 25 years in a broad range of actions representing corporations and individuals as plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court. Jeffrey has been interviewed by the media many times, including Bloomberg BNA, NBC, The New York Times, Chicago Lawyer, Chicago Tribune, and the longstanding lawyer’s publication Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Prior to forming Antonelli Law Ltd. in 2007 Jeffrey worked for several litigation boutiques in Chicago’s Loop as well as a full service firm. His litigation experience includes hotly contested issues in intellectual property, business, insurance, and consumer fraud. He is an adviser to the Illinois Board of Higher Education Advisory Council for Private Business and Vocational Schools (PBVS), and was a member of the Illinois State Bar Association Education Law Section Council from 2012-2013. Jeffrey is especially proud of his work representing hundreds of students defrauded by improperly accredited educational institutions, including as certified class counsel. Before attending law school, Jeffrey was interested first in business, and then in biomedical ethics. These interests led him to graduate from the nation’s largest philosophy department at Loyola University in Chicago, where some of his favorite (and most challenging) subjects were cognitive science and philosophy of science. During college he held positions at the University of Chicago’s Ben May Institute; as a medical assistant for a University of Chicago foot and ankle surgeon; and volunteered in the emergency room at the University of Chicago Hospitals. These experiences led to studying health law at the DePaul College of Law where Jeffrey earned his law degree and a certificate in health law. At that time DePaul’s Institute for Health Law was consistently ranked in the top 10 health law specialty programs nationwide. During law school Jeffrey immersed himself in studying the practical and public policy aspects of health care through internships at the American Medical Association in Chicago, and on Capitol Hill at the Governmental Relations Office of the Association of American Medical Colleges in Washington, DC. Jeffrey has concentrated in civil litigation throughout his legal career, and is a member of the federal trial bar of the Northern District of Illinois, the Central District of Illinois federal court, and all federal courts of Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana. In addition, he is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Jeffrey prides himself on his strong personal ideals, passionate, ethical advocacy, and working hard to bring the best possible results for his clients. He also maintains a special interest in cases involving fraud. Whether due to good parenting, his family’s law enforcement employment, undergraduate studies in philosophy including ethics, or a fortuitous outcome of good breeding, one essence of Jeffrey’s character is a drive to root out the truth behind fraudulent practices.