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Sep. 3, 2026

Judge Diana Tsang finds humanity beyond the law

After nearly two decades as a public defender, Tsang is drawing on lessons about humanity, patience and consequences in her Long Beach family law courtroom.

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Judge Diana Tsang finds humanity beyond the law
Los Angeles County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed Los Angeles County Superior Court judge by Gov. Gavin Newsom, May 19, 2023; deputy public defender, Los Angeles, 2003-23

Law School: UCLA, 2003

LONG BEACH -- Superior Court Judge Diana W. Tsang used to enjoy the moment a criminal case went sideways.

A witness might be testifying when, almost casually, something new came out: "You could have just taken a look at the video."

"And everyone goes, 'What video?'" Tsang recalled.

Suddenly, lawyers who had prepared the case were looking at each other.

"You never know what's going to happen in a criminal t... (continued)

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