Career Highlights: Elected Orange County Superior Court judge, Nov. 8, 2022; commissioner, Orange County, 2021-22; deputy public defender, Orange County, 2007-2021; associate, Artiano Shinoff (formerly Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz,) 2004-07
Law School: Tulane Law School, New Orleans, 2004
SANTA ANA -- Orange County Superior Court Judge Michele Bell's "buy-in" approach to family law aims to help parties move forward collaboratively.
"If people have a plan, if they're committed to an idea, they'll try to work towards it," she said. "I encourage them to resolve what they can, focusing on what's best for their family."
Bell is also a firm believer in thorough preparation. She said she spends hours rea... (continued)