Los Angeles County Superior Court
Career Highlights: Appointed Los Angeles County Superior Court judge by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Dec. 7, 2023; deputy alternate public defender, Los Angeles County, 2002-23; deputy public defender, Los Angeles County, 1997-2002; deputy public defender, San Diego County, 1995-97
Law School: UCLA School of Law, 1994
Career Highlights: Appointed Los Angeles County Superior Court judge by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Dec. 7, 2023; deputy alternate public defender, Los Angeles County, 2002-23; deputy public defender, Los Angeles County, 1997-2002; deputy public defender, San Diego County, 1995-97
Law School: UCLA School of Law, 1994
COMPTON - From behind the bench, Judge Stephanie A. Dixon sees the familiar faces of criminal defendants who've made wrong turns -- but rarely evil ones.
After nearly three decades defending the accused, the former public defender said she tries to balance compassion with caution, making split-second rulings that can determine whether someone goes home or stays behind bars.
"In my whole career, I've only seen evil maybe five times," she said.... (continued)
