Orange County (Harbor Justice Center) Superior Court
Career Highlights: Retired September 2023, Elevated by unification to the Orange County Superior Court, 1998; appointed to the Orange County Superior Court by Gov. Pete Wilson, 1998; deputy district attorney, Orange County, 1988-98; deputy public defender, Orange County, 1986-88; sole practitioner, Torrance, 1984-86
Law School: Southwestern University School of Law, 1984
Career Highlights: Retired September 2023, Elevated by unification to the Orange County Superior Court, 1998; appointed to the Orange County Superior Court by Gov. Pete Wilson, 1998; deputy district attorney, Orange County, 1988-98; deputy public defender, Orange County, 1986-88; sole practitioner, Torrance, 1984-86
Law School: Southwestern University School of Law, 1984
By Pat Alston
Daily Journal Staff Writer NEWPORT BEACH - The courtroom sizzled with energy when Judge Matt Anderson took the bench on a recent Thursday afternoon. Drug Court was in session. It's Anderson's favorite part of the week. The gallery was packed with anxious participants, most of whom were awaiting progress reviews. One was graduating from the 18-month program. To get things started, the judge punched "play" on his ... (continued)
Daily Journal Staff Writer NEWPORT BEACH - The courtroom sizzled with energy when Judge Matt Anderson took the bench on a recent Thursday afternoon. Drug Court was in session. It's Anderson's favorite part of the week. The gallery was packed with anxious participants, most of whom were awaiting progress reviews. One was graduating from the 18-month program. To get things started, the judge punched "play" on his ... (continued)
