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Dec. 21, 2023

Ethics code keeps Judge Maureen Houska focused

Ventura County judge can 'cut a heavy moment with a second of levity'

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Ethics code keeps Judge Maureen Houska focused

Maureen M. Houska

Ventura County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed to the Ventura County Superior Court by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Aug. 8, 2022; founding partner, Woo Houska LLP, Ventura, 2013-22; associate, Benton, Orr, Duval & Buckingham, Ventura, 2008-13; associate, Lawler, Bonham & Walsh, Oxnard, 1994-98; associate, Franscell, Strickland, Roberts & Lawrence, Glendale, 1992-94; associate, Cotkin, Collins & Franscell, Los Angeles, 1990-92

Law School: Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA
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Judge Maureen M. Houska keeps a copy of the eight pillars of judicial ethics at her Ventura County Superior Court bench to remind her of the importance of her work.

The list includes accepting accountability, being aware of prejudices, and maintaining professional distance. Yet she enjoys moments of levity in the courtroom as well.

"I had a Trombetta motion," she said with a widening smile, "and ... (continued)

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