Los Angeles County (Torrance)
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, July 16, 2009; deputy county counsel, Los Angeles County 2006-09; deputy alternate public defender, Los Angeles County, 2001-06; deputy public defender, Los Angeles County, 2000-01; associate, Astor & Phillips, 1990-2000
Law School: Western State College of Law, 1990
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, July 16, 2009; deputy county counsel, Los Angeles County 2006-09; deputy alternate public defender, Los Angeles County, 2001-06; deputy public defender, Los Angeles County, 2000-01; associate, Astor & Phillips, 1990-2000
Law School: Western State College of Law, 1990
TORRANCE — After nearly a decade in public service as a deputy public defender and deputy county counsel, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Gary Y. Tanaka understands the stress and challenges faced by the attorneys who appear in his courtroom.
“We don’t see what goes on behind the scenes,” he said, speaking of judges in general. “My background enabled me to see what takes place behind the scenes, and as a result,... (continued)
