Anyone who knows Chloe, and I had the pleasure of having her as our Judicial Assistant when I was just a Supervising Judge, a long while ago, knows how much of a gem she is, how devoted she is to people and how caring she is of those around her. When the City failed Marisol, a kid whose adoption I signed off, I made it my personal duty to stick by her and to care about her, until Chloe met her. Only then, she took it personal and worked to give Marisol a loving place she can call home. Congratulations, Chloe, on that just achievement.

So proud of him! 🥰

I am excited to announce the creation of our Commission on Access to Justice & Public Outreach, along with the renewal of our Commission on Judicial Performance. Whereas the latter aims at ensuring that our Courts work efficiently and judicial misconduct is thoroughly studied, our Commission on Access to Justice & Public Outreach will serve as a connection between our Courts and the community. Some of the first programs I'd like to see implemented are tighter links with ULSA and educational institutions to bring our youth closer to our Courts, to learn and experience part of it, along with a "Coffee with a Judge" program. These are ground-breaking programs that have never seen the light in our Judiciary and its history, and only under my leadership and our fresh commission will they create enough impact to improve our community and access to justice.

We condemn the criminal acts that have taken place today in Mission Row, with a van-bomb exploding outside of the Republican HQ. This is unthinkable in democracy, and unseen in our local history. Our condolences go to the families of those civilians and peace officers that have lost their lives. For safety reasons, the Greg E. Joplin Courthouse will remain closed and duty judges will work remotely for the remainder of the night, and will resume its common duties tomorrow at 8 AM.

of all the titles I've been privileged to have, 'mom' has always been the best! 🍀

It is my honour to be able to improve society and make this world better for all with our commitment to justice and fairness.

Traffic Court session tomorrow!

I write this post with strong sentiment, grief and anger. Today, while being escorted to my residence and hours after the protest, me and my security team have been ambushed right in front of my residence. All we could hear is gunshots, of diverse origin and loudness. I am safe, but one of my four bodyguards has passed away today. Oliver's nanny, our beloved María, has suffered a panic crisis and a heart attack and she is at the hospital. Oliver and I are safe, and the shooters have been captured by the Sheriff's Department, who have worked efficiently and swiftly, as they always do. This is a direct attack against what I represent: an attack against our democracy and the rule of law. My condolences go to the family of my security guard, who have lost an invaluable colleague, son, brother and grandson. I must thank, greatly, Arcani group for saving my life tonight. I am deeply moved.

To any person having business to conduct tomorrow before our Courts.

Everyone should be permitted to exercise their constitutionally-protected rights, and especially those given by our Founding Fathers in the First Amendment or our Bill of Rights and our Constitution. This should be the case, as long as the exercise is peaceful and mindful of social and legal responsibilities.