
By Brian Cardile
Daily Journal Staff Writer
VISALIA - Asked to describe the courtroom of Tulare County Superior Court judge Gary Paden, Deputy Public Defender Andy Rubinger offers a unique reply:
"It's the happiest place on earth," the attorney said.
"When you go into some courtrooms you feel your blood pressure rising; some judges are just very serious," Rubinger added. "Judge Paden takes every case seriously, but he... (continued)