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May 16, 2018

Self Made

Judge Lucy Armendariz overcame humble beginnings to claim a seat on the State Bar Court.

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Self Made
State Bar Court (San Francisco)

SAN FRANCISCO — Lucy Armendariz didn’t take the traditional path to being a judge, spending more time talking policy in Sacramento than litigating in court. But she’s no stranger to the criminal justice system.

The State Bar Court judge developed a reputation in the state capital for being fluent in prison policy and talking points while serving as counsel to former Assemblyman Antonio Villaraigosa, which got her a job a... (continued)

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