
Judge A. Marisa Chun presides over a criminal courtroom like no other in the Hall of Justice.
The courthouse's Department 29 has an unusual history. It was once a clerk's office, noticeable for its entirely metal doors, while other courtrooms have wooden doors. And it has wheelchair ramps, installed after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990.
Access to justice for all is paramount, according to Chun.
It is also the only court... (continued)