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Oct. 29, 2009

Maria D. Hernandez

Superior Court Judge Maria Hernandez gives 100 percent in her Orange County courtroom and in the boxing ring

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Maria D. Hernandez

Maria D. Hernandez

Orange County (Westminster) Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed to the Orange County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2009; commissioner, Orange County Superior Court, 2006-09; deputy public defender, Orange County, 1994-06; associate, Law Offices of Patrick D. McNeal, Santa Ana, 1992-94

Law School: Western State University College of Law, 1992
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By Pat Alston

Daily Journal Staff Writer

WESTMINSTER - Orange County Superior Court Judge Maria D. Hernandez boxes to keep in shape. It's mostly mitt and bag work, but Hernandez occasionally spars with her trainer.

"I get a lot of bruises and red knuckles," she said with a laugh.

But it's good exercise, she said. "It energizes you."

Hernandez, a former deputy public defender, has always been known for her stami... (continued)

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