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Oct. 23, 2024

Judge Stephen Pfahler brings innovative mindset to Los Angeles court's problems

Los Angeles County Superior Court

For 15 years, Los Angeles County Judge Stephen P. Pfahler presided over an independent calendar at the Chatsworth Courthouse in the San Fernando Valley. In January, Pfahler embraced a new challenge, returning to the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles where he practiced as a lawyer for many years.

"It's like playing baseball in Yankee Stadium and completing the circle," he said. "It's a different animal altogether. The cases are more... (continued)

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