Apr. 15, 2025
An old skill meant to limit women helped Judge Tania R. Vallejo succeed
Before she became a Superior Court judge, Tania R. Vallejo was a shorthand whiz and a fierce advocate for rehabilitation. Now, she brings both rigor and compassion to the bench--annotating trials by hand and urging lawyers to see the human being behind every case.
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Orange County Superior Court
WESTMINSTER - Before she wore the robe or led a team of public defenders, Superior Court Judge Tania R. Vallejo said she learned to write in shorthand - an old-school skill meant to prepare young women for secretarial work. But for Vallejo, it became a powerful tool that shaped her meticulous approach to justice, from her earliest days in courtrooms to her current post on the bench.
Vallejo said she never imagined it would play a significant role in her future. "I... (continued)
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