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LA probate judge finds legal complexity and human drama
Though he once expected to finish his career in criminal law, Judge Jon Takasugi now finds civil cases intellectually invigorating and lets attorneys try their cases without interruption.
Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Kinna Patel Crocker, whose first courtroom experience came at her own citizenship ceremony as a teen, now presides with a settlement-first philosophy shaped by her family law background.
Sonoma County Judge Jane Gaskell, a former criminal defense attorney, brings empathy and fairness to civil cases, drawing on her diverse background and legal expertise.
Decades after defending celebrities and Fortune 500 clients, the judge now manages a high-volume calendar with precision, earning respect from attorneys on both sides.
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(Not for printing or reuse)| Jurist | Court | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Sherri L. Honer | Orange County Superior Court | Jul. 9, 2025 |
| Michelle D. Lim | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Jul. 8, 2025 |
| Lowrie J. Mendoza | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Jul. 2, 2025 |
| Brigid C.D. Campo | San Diego County Superior Court | Jun. 24, 2025 |
| Sharon Kalemkiarian | San Diego County Superior Court | Jun. 20, 2025 |
| Lawrence P. Riff | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Jun. 18, 2025 |
| Rebecca G. Church | San Diego County Superior Court | Jun. 16, 2025 |
| Mark K. Hanasono | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Jun. 12, 2025 |
| Cynthia A. Nichols | Orange County Superior Court Commissioner | Jun. 9, 2025 |
| Valerie Navarro | Riverside County Superior Court | Jun. 6, 2025 |
| Michael D. Weinstein | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Jun. 4, 2025 |
| Kira Rubin | Orange County Superior Court | May 30, 2025 |
| Jerome Haig | Los Angeles County Superior Court | May 29, 2025 |
| A. Marisa Chun | San Francisco County Superior Court | May 28, 2025 |
| Satnam Rattu | Sacramento County Superior Court | May 22, 2025 |
| Stephanie M. Davis | Los Angeles County Superior Court | May 21, 2025 |
| Sarah Ellenberg | Los Angeles County Superior Court | May 20, 2025 |
| Jeffrey B. Jackson | San Mateo County Superior Court | May 14, 2025 |
| Jerry C. Yang | Riverside County Superior Court | May 12, 2025 |
| Walter Kubelun | Riverside County Superior Court | May 8, 2025 |
| Cristina Legaspi | Los Angeles County Superior Court | May 7, 2025 |
| Dina R. Richman | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Apr. 30, 2025 |
| Lynnette Brown | Sonoma County Superior Court | Apr. 29, 2025 |
| Lucia J. Murillo | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Apr. 28, 2025 |
| Annabelle G. Cortez | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Apr. 24, 2025 |
| Rei R. Onishi | Sacramento County Superior Court | Apr. 22, 2025 |
| Brian A.S. Waite | Orange County Superior Court | Apr. 21, 2025 |
| Karen C. Joynt | Los Angeles County Superior Court | Apr. 17, 2025 |
| Tania Vallejo | Orange County Superior Court | Apr. 15, 2025 |
| Enrique E. Camarena | San Diego County Superior Court | Apr. 14, 2025 |