Los Angeles County Superior Court
VAN NUYS -- After a 40-year career handling criminal defense, Superior Court Judge Gilbert Rodriguez says being on the bench is "the best job in the world."
"I don't have to go chasing clients," he said.
"Chasing" often meant calling his clients after they failed to appear for a hearing. Failure to provide a wake-up call was a frequent excuse he heard on the other end of the line. ... (continued)