Fresno County (Fresno)
From a young age, Fresno County Superior Court Judge Ryan Wells knew he wanted a career in a courtroom.
"I was always fascinated with true crime and detective shows like 'Forensic Files' and 'Dateline,' and I knew I wanted to do something with criminal law," he said.
After law school, Wells joined the Fresno County District Attorney's Office as a prosecutor, and once he got into a courtroom, he knew h... (continued)