Los Angeles County Superior Court
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown, June 28, 2016; deputy district attorney, Los Angeles County 2006-16; deputy city prosecutor, Long Beach, 2000-06; law clerk, Los Angeles County district attorney’s office 2000
Law School: Loyola Law School, 2000
Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown, June 28, 2016; deputy district attorney, Los Angeles County 2006-16; deputy city prosecutor, Long Beach, 2000-06; law clerk, Los Angeles County district attorney’s office 2000
Law School: Loyola Law School, 2000
DOWNEY -- As long as there are any signs of progress, Judge Maria Andrea Davalos said she'll typically give defendants extra time and chances to improve their lives.
"I treat each case individually," she said. "I don't believe in one size fits all."
Overseeing a Los Angeles County Superior Court misdemeanor calendar and trials at the Downey Courthouse, she sees her fair share of drug offenses that she can relate to. Her brother was ... (continued)
