Judges and Judiciary
Jun. 11, 2009
L.A. Jurist Takes Over Judges' Association at a Difficult Time
Michael P. Vicencia said Wednesday he was thrilled to take the helm of the California Judges Association, although he admitted he couldn't have picked a more trying time to lead the organization.
By Amy Yarbrough
Daily Journal Staff Writer Michael P. Vicencia admits he picked a particularly difficult time to lead the California Judges Association. The state's budget is in turmoil, the judicial branch is facing a shortfall of at least $495 million and officials are proposing to close courts statewide once a month to save money. Even so, the Los Angeles County Superior Court judge said he was "excited" to be president of the group th...
Daily Journal Staff Writer Michael P. Vicencia admits he picked a particularly difficult time to lead the California Judges Association. The state's budget is in turmoil, the judicial branch is facing a shortfall of at least $495 million and officials are proposing to close courts statewide once a month to save money. Even so, the Los Angeles County Superior Court judge said he was "excited" to be president of the group th...
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