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Dec. 22, 2023

Judge Lauren Lofton uses humor to calm a volatile courtroom

LA judge urges squabbling parties to peaceably agree

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Los Angeles County Superior Court

CHATSWORTH - Los Angeles County Judge Lauren A.R. Lofton has a fairly even temperament but the disagreements that often attend the eviction and small claims cases on her docket can sometimes make her lose patience.

"There is a problem, we face it and we move on. We can't get too round about it, especially if you are on trial," Lofton said during a recent interview in her chambers in Chatsworth.

"I... (continued)

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