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Jun. 10, 2026

Judge Georgia Huerta brings a lifetime of listening to the bench

After a 33-year career as a Los Angeles County prosecutor, Judge Georgia A. Huerta achieved a longtime goal of joining the bench. Now she's presiding over unlawful detainer cases in West Covina.

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Judge Georgia Huerta brings a lifetime of listening to the bench

Georgia A. Huerta

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Elected Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, Nov. 5, 2024; deputy district attorney, 2023-24, 1987-2021

Law School: Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, 1987
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WEST COVINA -- Superior Court Judge Georgia A. Huerta spends much of her time listening.

In unlawful detainer court, landlords explain why possession should be restored. Tenants explain why rent was not paid. Self-represented litigants often arrive with grievances extending far beyond the legal issues before the court. Huerta lets them speak, then redirects the discussion to the question that must be decided.

During a recent jury trial, a self-represented defe... (continued)

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