
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Gray Davis, 2001, retired June 28, 2024; deputy district attorney, deputy in charge, calendar deputy, Los Angeles County, 1979-2001.
Law School: Southwestern University School of Law
By Gabe Friedman
Daily Journal Staff Writer
VAN NUYS - Superior Court Judge Martin Herscovitz is quick to point out that the granite bench in the hallway outside his courtroom is not very big and hard to the touch.
His point is that the hallway is neither a convenient nor comfortable place for jurors to wait.
Jurors receive the keen attention of the judge in his courtroom. Herscovitz allows them to bring a cup of coffee or bottle of water, whatev... (continued)