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Mar. 23, 2011

Samuel Diaz

Judge Samuel Diaz pushes for accountability, not just from the youths he sees in his courtroom, but also from the institutions that house delinquent kids.

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Samuel Diaz

Samuel Diaz Jr.

Riverside County (Riverside)

Career Highlights: Riverside County Superior Court, appointed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2009; supervising deputy public defender, Riverside County, 2007-09; sole practitioner, Riverside, 1998-2007; deputy public defender, Riverside county, 1994-98; associate, Stockdale, Peckham & Werner LLP, San Bernardino, 1992-94

Law School: Western State University College of Law
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By Jason W. Armstrong

Daily Journal Staff Writer

RIVERSIDE - When Samuel Diaz began hearing juvenile delinquency cases in January, he was shocked at the apathy of the parents of troubled youngsters in his courtroom.

When he asked lawyers or the probation department why many parents didn't show up for their children's hearings, Diaz said he was told they were working or simply didn't have time.

"This was very upsetting to me,"... (continued)

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