Los Angeles County (Los Angeles)
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2010; alternate deputy public defender, Los Angeles County, 2000-10; deputy public defender, Orange County, 1994-2000
Law School: UC Berkeley School of Law
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2010; alternate deputy public defender, Los Angeles County, 2000-10; deputy public defender, Orange County, 1994-2000
Law School: UC Berkeley School of Law
By Anna Scott
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette Verastegui hears more than 100 cases a day. Others might rush through that tight calendar, but she makes sure to take the time to pose a tough question to young defendants accused of gang-related crimes.
"I ask if any of their homeboys are here," Verastegui said. "They never are. I do it because I really want to impress upon them that the ... (continued)
