Jan. 17, 2025
Wildfires have added to complications in Judge Deborah Brazil's wheelchair court
From navigating wildfire evacuations to presiding over wheelchair-accessible trials, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Deborah S. Brazil balances the weight of high-stakes criminal cases with humanity and precision, attorneys say.
The fires sweeping through Los Angeles County brought new challenges to Superior Court Judge Deborah S. Brazil's already demanding criminal courtroom.
"Last week I was in trial -- jury selection -- and nearly every juror was affected by the fire. The jury pool was excused, and a mistrial was declared. So hard for so many," Brazil said.
Her courtroom handles the gravest of cases -- murder, sexual assault and robbery. Her chambers, lined with folders overflowi...
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