Lee Smalley Edmon

Los Angeles County Superior Court

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Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court

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Last April, 56 Los Angeles County courtrooms were shut down, workers were laid off and judges were asked to double up in the use of remaining staff and facilities.  Presiding Judge Lee…

Budget Cuts and the Right of Access to Court

Last April, 56 Los Angeles County courtrooms were shut down, workers were laid off and judges were asked to double up in the use of remaining staff and facilities.  Presiding Judge Lee…

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Access to justice is about to get harder than ever in Los Angeles County.  Twenty-four civil, 24 criminal, three family law, one probate and four juvenile delinquency courtrooms will…

LA Superior Court to See Layoffs, Courthouse Changes

Access to justice is about to get harder than ever in Los Angeles County.  Twenty-four civil, 24 criminal, three family law, one probate and four juvenile delinquency courtrooms will…

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Are State Courts Providing Justice to 38 Million Californians?

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