Judge Jason Worth used his HIV diagnosis as an opportunity to advance HIV/AIDS workers' representation and rights. On days when his illness prevented him from traveling, Judge Worth used a telephone equipped with a television to handle settlement conferences from home. He explained that working as a...
A doting father, grandfather, husband, and brother, Judge Keith Wisot enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family and large circle of colleagues and friends. Judge Wisot was also active in many bar associations, including the Lawyers for Human Rights. Judge Wisot was a founding board...
Judge Matthew St. George is described as “a true trailblazer ...
Judge Rand Schrader was the first openly gay staff person to work in the Los Angeles City Attorney's office. The LA County supervisor appointed Judge Schrader to the Los Angeles County AIDS Commission in 1987; he served as its chairman from 1989-1991. In an attempt increase...
Judge Robert Sandoval is remembered as "evenhanded and efficient," and as an advocate for unequivocal fairness in the judicial process. As a Municipal Court commissioner in Hollywood, Sandoval ended the practice of announcing in open court the results of AIDS testing, which was required for...
A respected counsel in the field of family law and civil litigation, Judge Gina Quijano is remembered as a committed lawyer, judge, birdwatcher, photographer, and amusing raconteur. For 10 remarkable years, she brought to the bench her renowned integrity, humor, fairness, common sense, and good judgment....
Judge Nina Puglia was a talented and well-respected judge and mediator for more than 30 years. She was a dear friend to many colleagues and is remembered for her passion for travel, film, food and music. Exploration was a central theme to Judge Puglia’s life. The...
Judge Tracey Page is described as a "well-respected judge, attorney, and resident who will be sorely missed," and was also known as "a lawyer's lawyer, a very compassionate person and a good man." Judge Page will be remembered as an extrovert with a love for traveling...
Judge Cira Martinez, supervising judge of the Bronx Family court, is remembered for her fierce devotion to children and tirelessly advocating for the underprivileged. Born in Havana, Cuba, Judge Martinez started her career in the court system as a court interpreter, before she became a lawyer....
Judge Robert Kumor tried it all. He can be equally remembered for his time as a mayor, marine, judge, and teenage television game show contestant (and many more). Judge Kumor is popularly remembered as a loving mentor, and for his aptitude, intelligence, and friendliness....