STOCKTON - Since her days as a civil litigator, Humphreys has enjoyed the give and take of vigorous legal debate, often appearing in civil law-and-motion departments to represent a diverse group of clients, ranging from banks to poultry magnates.
Now, as a San Joaquin Superior Court judge presiding over one of those courtrooms, Humphreys still thrives on argument.
Lawyers should not be afraid to engage her, she said, or to point out where she is wrong. In fact, ... (continued)