Los Angeles County (Torrance)
TORRANCE — After nearly a decade in public service as a deputy public defender and deputy county counsel, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Gary Y. Tanaka understands the stress and challenges faced by the attorneys who appear in his courtroom.
“We don’t see what goes on behind the scenes,” he said, speaking of judges in general. “My background enabled me to see what takes place behind the scenes, and as a result,... (continued)