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Aug. 13, 2025

Judge Hayden Zacky draws inspiration from ravens nesting outside his chambers

Superior Court Judge Hayden A. Zacky oversees some of Los Angeles County's most serious felony cases -- from high-profile murder retrials to decades-old resentencing petitions.

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Judge Hayden Zacky draws inspiration from ravens nesting outside his chambers
Los Angeles County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed Los Angeles County Superior Court judge by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dec. 6, 2006; elected judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Nov. 7, 2006; deputy district attorney, Los Angeles County, 1994-2006; associate, Staitman Snyder & Tannenbaum, Encino, 1992-94

Law School: Southwestern Law School, 1992

From the window of his San Fernando Courthouse chambers, Superior Court Judge Hayden A. Zacky can see a massive nest perched high above the parking lot. Ravens have lived there for years, tending to their chicks with unwavering attention.

"You know, I don't want to sound cheesy," Zacky said, "but every once in a while I would come in here after being in court and I look at the ravens and there's always a raven in the nest, never leaves, always th... (continued)

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