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May 20, 2020

Calming Presence

Judge Rohanee Zapanta has perfect demeanor for juvenile dependency, attorneys say.

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Calming Presence

Rohanee A Zapanta


Career Highlights: Career Highlights: Appointed to the San Diego County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown, December 2018; deputy public defender, San Diego County, 2005-18; associate, Law Offices of Bay Bulaon; associate, Price Law Group, 2003-04

Law School: University of San Diego School of Law
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San Diego County Judge Rohanee Zapanta has always been passionate about public service. She believed she found her calling as a deputy public defender specializing in mental health issues. Then colleagues urged her to apply for a bench seat where a juvenile dependency calendar has led to more fulfillment.

"I really didn't see myself being on the bench at first," Zapanta said in an interview. "I was extremely happy with wh... (continued)

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