May 21, 2025
Judge Stephanie Davis transforms Lancaster courthouse culture with structure, compassion, and a personal touch
When Stephanie M. Davis took a job 76 miles from home, she didn't expect to stay long. Six years later, she's not only reformed a chaotic docket but reshaped the tone of dependency court in the Antelope Valley, blending tough discipline with deep empathy.
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Los Angeles County Superior Court
LANCASTER - When Superior Court Judge Stephanie M. Davis first accepted an assignment at the Alfred J. McCourtney Juvenile Justice Center, she didn't expect to stay more than a few months. Six years later, she's still there--and has reshaped how dependency court works in the Antelope Valley.
"I absolutely fell in love with it," she said. "The courthouse is small, more familiar, and friendly than a big courthouse like Monterey Park. It's like ... (continued)
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