DOWNEY -- Efficiency defines Superior Court Judge Abigail M. Baron's high-volume misdemeanor courtroom.
From drunk driving cases and protective order violations to elder and child abuse cases, Baron manages a broad spectrum of criminal matters. Adding to the complexity, her courtroom handles felony arraignments every Tuesday, requiring her to juggle multiple priorities with precision.
Motions are set for Fridays to keep the week focused on trials and he... (continued)