SANTA MARIA — Judge Patricia L. Kelly knows that most people who appear on her criminal court calendar aren’t having a good time, but she finds pleasure in making sure they have a fair trial.
“I love what I do and I enjoy being a judge, but sometimes it’s hard,” said Kelly, who has been a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge for 12 years. “You have victims who come in, or people being charged, so it can be very emotional. B... (continued)