Career Highlights: Appointed Los Angeles County Superior Court judge by Gov. Jerry Brown, Dec. 5, 2013; senior appellate court attorney, 2nd District Court of Appeal, Div. 3, 2008-13; partner, Case Knowlson Jordan & Wright LLP, 2002-08; associate, Case Knowlson Jordan & Wright LLP, 1997-02; research attorney, Los Angeles County Superior Court, 1996-97
Law School: Southwestern Law School, 1995
LOS ANGELES - Superior Court Judge Armen Tamzarian has a unique claim to fame that few bench officers can boast: His name is featured in an episode of The Simpsons. It all started in a segment that explores the backstory of the school principal, Seymour Skinner, where it is revealed that his real name is actually "Armin Tamzarian".
"It's me," the judge said, still amused by the unexpected turn of events.
The connection to the show has followed him everywhe... (continued)