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Aug. 28, 2008

Giving Back

Judge Lucy Armendariz, a former foster kid, has built a career of public service working for the state.

Read more about Maria Lucy Armendariz...
Giving Back
State Bar Court

Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown in October 2018 after winning a seat in June. Appointed by the Senate Rules Committee to the State Bar Court, 2007; chief of staff to Sen. Gloria Romero, 2002-2007; counsel to the Assembly Committee on Public Safety, ombudsman to the California Department of Corrections, 1999-2001; counsel to Assemblyman Antonio Villaraigosa, 1997-99

Law School: UC Hastings College of the Law, 1997
By Amy Yarbrough
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - Thrust into the foster care system at age 10, Lucy Armendariz bounced between homes before a long-term placement gave her stability that helped her focus on getting into college.
      Those early experiences fueled Armendariz's interest in public service, a focus that continues today with her role as a hearing judge, presi... (continued)

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