Los Angeles County Superior Court

Judge Dean Hansell expected family law to be a brief stop before moving to civil. A decade later, the complex financial cases, thorny legal questions and human stakes have convinced him he has "one of the best jobs" on the Los Angeles County bench.

Los Angeles County Superior Court

After more than a decade handling traffic matters, Commissioner LaTonya S. Hadnot Prioleau brings patience to a courtroom where most defendants represent themselves and even familiar violations can produce surprises.

Los Angeles County Superior Court

The former prosecutor found herself learning civil law from scratch and now brings patience, preparation and a willingness to listen to a busy Norwalk courtroom.

Los Angeles County Superior Court

After nearly two decades as a public defender, Tsang is drawing on lessons about humanity, patience and consequences in her Long Beach family law courtroom.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Susan J. Townsend draws on lessons learned from her immigrant parents, nearly two decades as a prosecutor and years of community work as she balances accountability with second chances.