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Obituaries

Jul. 23, 2018

Michael P. Judge, 1944-2018

The former LA County public defender was remembered for bringing about diversity among his staff and pioneering restorative justice programs.

Michael P. Judge, 1944-2018
Judge

Michael P. Judge, who led the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office from 1994 to 2011, diversifying its workforce and implementing pioneering programs, especially in the area of restorative justice, has died. He was 74.

Former State Bar President Luis J. Rodriguez, who considered Judge a mentor and friend, said he died at home among his family on July 17.

“What he leaves behind is a tremendo...

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