Los Angeles County (Long Beach)
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown, 2012; head deputy, alternate public defender's office, Los Angeles, 1994-2012; deputy public defender, Los Angeles, 1988-94
Law School: Loyola Law School, 1988
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown, 2012; head deputy, alternate public defender's office, Los Angeles, 1994-2012; deputy public defender, Los Angeles, 1988-94
Law School: Loyola Law School, 1988
LONG BEACH — Judge Debra Cole has a refined routine for unwinding off the bench: Diffusing essential oils in her chambers, a boxing class after work and spending time with her dogs.
When court’s in session, however, the judge is looking to help repeat offenders work out their plan for kicking drug habits or getting off the street.
“I think you have to learn to be a bit more creative,” C... (continued)
