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Apr. 3, 2025

Judge Reginald Neal draws on personal journey to connect with litigants

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Reginald Neal's path to the judiciary has been anything but ordinary. From surviving a shooting as a teenager to prosecuting gang cases and now overseeing one of the county's busiest traffic courts, Neal brings empathy, perspective, and a deep commitment to public service.

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Judge Reginald Neal draws on personal journey to connect with litigants
Los Angeles County Superior Court

VAN NUYS - For Superior Court Judge Reginald Neal, a career in law has come full circle. He began in the insurance industry as a claims adjuster, later moving into regulatory work for the state. Today, he presides over one of Los Angeles County's busiest traffic courts, where he said he often sees reflections of his early professional experiences in the cases that come before him.

"It's amazing how many people don't realize that if you don't go to ... (continued)

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