San Diego County Superior Court

After 35 years as a public defender and more than a decade on the bench, San Diego County Superior Court Judge Michael J. Popkins draws on experience to resolve a relentless felony calendar while balancing punishment, rehabilitation and fairness.

San Diego County Superior Court

After spending much of his 17 years on the bench in criminal court, San Diego County Superior Court Judge Evan P. Kirvin has embraced the challenge of managing a sprawling civil docket while bringing a deep appreciation for juries and the rule of law to the courtroom.

San Diego County Superior Court

After more than 25 years as a prosecutor, the San Diego County judge discovered that making the decisions from the bench carries a responsibility she could not fully appreciate from the other side of the courtroom.

San Diego County Superior Court

Judge Brad A. Weinreb oversees roughly 25 judges in San Diego Superior Court's North County Division, where shifting trial calendars, staffing shortages and changing law require constant adjustment.

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Commissioner Dennis F. Hernandez says his job in family court is often to cut through emotion, identify the dispute that actually needs deciding and help families move forward.