
Career Highlights: Appointed Los Angeles County Superior Court judge by Gov. Pete Wilson, 1993; Haight, Brown & Bonesteel LLP, 1986-93; assistant U.S. attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Civil Division, 1983-86; trial attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, 1978-83
Law School: California Western School of Law
By Blake Edwards
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mary Ann Murphy says that, at this point in her career, she has two goals: "getting it right" and "giving back."
The former is nothing new. A 19-year veteran of the bench, Murphy has long been known for her preparation and attention to detail. She puts in long hours studying for cases, is a widely cited expert on California Civil Procedure and s... (continued)