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Jun. 9, 2021

Her Own Compass

Judge Maria Puente-Porras learned early that everyone can’t get along.

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Los Angeles County (Long Beach)

LONG BEACH — Besides her time as a child support commissioner and family law specialist, Judge Maria Puente-Porras’ earliest relevant experience for her current calendar was growing up in a family of eight children.

She said being raised in a large family taught her that living under the same roof doesn’t mean personalities will align.

“Every person has their own compass,” Puente-Porras ... (continued)

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