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Apr. 30, 2025

Judge Dina Richman finds wisdom both in court and underwater

Whether presiding over family law disputes or diving alongside endangered sea creatures, Superior Court Judge Dina Richman embraces complexity, calm, and compassion -- traits that define her courtroom and her life beyond it.

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Judge Dina Richman finds wisdom both in court and underwater
Los Angeles County Superior Court

CHATSWORTH - When not on the bench, Superior Court Judge Dina R. Richman finds serenity underwater, where the noise of the world falls away.

"Scuba diving is very calming. It's almost meditative being in the ocean, where it's quiet and you don't have people talking. It really is a great way of calming down," she said.

Her diving adventures have brought her face-to-face with wonders most people only dream about.

"In Catalina,... (continued)

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