Santa Barbara County Superior Court
Career Highlights: Appointed Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nov. 5, 2008; sole practitioner, Santa Ynez, 1979-2008; deputy city attorney, Los Angeles, 1976-79
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law
Career Highlights: Appointed Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nov. 5, 2008; sole practitioner, Santa Ynez, 1979-2008; deputy city attorney, Los Angeles, 1976-79
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law
SANTA MARIA -- Superior Court Judge Kay S. Kuns understands that in her treatment and review assignment developing a rapport with the participants increases the chances of success.
"It's probably no different from a parental thing," she said.
On a recent afternoon it was not unusual to hear the Santa Barbara County judge give defendants a boost of confidence during their status hea... (continued)
