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Edwin Tolmas

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Edwin Tolmas obituary, 1937-2023, Mission Hills, CA

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Edwin Tolmas Obituary

May 26, 1937 - December 12, 2023 Edwin Tolmas, 86, of Northridge, CA passed away on December 12, 2023. "Eddie" was born on May 26, 1937, to Faye and Donald Tolmas in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After Ed graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1955, he went on to study Political Science at UCLA and then studied law at Hastings and Southwestern, where he acquired his Juris Doctor and dedicated an impressive 62 years to the practice of criminal law. A loyal defender of justice, Ed leaves behind a legacy marked by unwavering commitment of due process and compassionate approach to even the most challenging cases that shaped the legal landscape of Los Angeles.
Edwin is survived by his spouse, Young Hofstra; children Robin, Jodi, Donna, Carmen, and Alysia; grandchildren Matthew, Melissa, Spencer, Liam, Brandon, Jaden, Chloe, and Charlotte.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 17 at 11:00 AM at Groman Eden Mortuary at 11500 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Dec. 16, 2023.

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Brian A.

August 12, 2025

I met Eddie back in the mid 1980s when I was a law clerk at an office in downtown Los Angeles where Eddie shared space. I had many conversations with him about life snd the law. He was a character as were many at that office. Most are gone now. Eddie was and a devoted lawyer to his clients´ causes.

Robert Hale

January 24, 2024

I just learned of his passing this morning in court on the Pacheco case in Hemet. Eddie was one heck of a lawyer and a swell guy.
Attorney Robert Hale

David L. Clark

December 17, 2023

Fond memories of meeting Ed at about the time of picture on the paper, while I was still in law school.

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