San Diego County Superior Court
Career Highlights: Elevated to San Diego County Superior Court judge by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Aug. 8, 2022; commissioner, San Diego County, 2004-22; assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of California, 2000-04; deputy public defender, San Diego County, 1990-2000; deputy public defender, Los Angeles County,1987-90
Law School: Boston University School of Law, 1986
Career Highlights: Elevated to San Diego County Superior Court judge by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Aug. 8, 2022; commissioner, San Diego County, 2004-22; assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of California, 2000-04; deputy public defender, San Diego County, 1990-2000; deputy public defender, Los Angeles County,1987-90
Law School: Boston University School of Law, 1986
VISTA - When Judge Pennie K. McLaughlin was elevated to the bench in 2022, following 18 years as a court commissioner, her first 41/2 months were an enriching whirlwind. She navigated a range of assignments, from preliminary hearings and probation revocation calendars to handling mental health conservatorships. Each rotation brought its own challenges and rewards, she said, making her transition to a judgeship nothing short of a dream start.
"I loved it to the poi... (continued)
