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Jul. 25, 2025

Softspoken Authority

Mediator David Sotelo's patient approach encourages cooperation, attorneys say.

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Softspoken Authority

Career Highlights: Joined ADR Services, January 2024; judge, Los Angeles Superior Court, 2002-February 2023; court commissioner, Los Angeles Superior, 2000-2002; Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, 1992-2000; private practice

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Before he took the bench, retired judge David Sotelo spent six years as a Los Angeles County deputy district attorney and conducted more than 80 jury trials, including 20 homicide cases.

"I really enjoyed being a representative of the people," Sotelo said. "Poor people, oppressed people, brown people, people that are vulnerable, Black people - they are more likely to be the victims of serious and violent crimes, and I really enjoyed being their voice as a... (continued)

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