Los Angeles County (Van Nuys)
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown, May 22, 2017; deputy public defender, Los Angeles County, 2004-17; attorney, Southern California Housing Rights Center, 2003-04
Law School: Southwestern University School of Law, 2002
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown, May 22, 2017; deputy public defender, Los Angeles County, 2004-17; attorney, Southern California Housing Rights Center, 2003-04
Law School: Southwestern University School of Law, 2002
VAN NUYS — Attitude is a sign of progress in Judge Neetu Badhan-Smith’s pilot program drug court, and it can be a saving grace.
“Especially, if for instance, I’m going to say, ‘You missed five classes and tested positive, but you have an excellent attitude,’” the Los Angeles County Superior Court judge said.
After an observation of that nature, it’s not uncommon for Badhan-Smith, who ha... (continued)
