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Sep. 19, 2013

Michael J. Torchia

Family lawyers say Commissioner Michael Torchia will 'go the extra yard' to see a case to resolution.

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Michael J. Torchia
San Bernardino County (San Bernardino)

Career Highlights: Retired March 30,2021; San Bernardino County Superior Court.

By Katie Lucia

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN BERNARDINO - Commissioner Michael Torchia has a message for the people appearing on his family law calendar: Even though some of his cases resemble the fodder of daytime courtroom reality shows, don't conduct yourself as if the cameras are rolling.

"This isn't Judge Judy," he often tells litigants when they get out of hand.

"Some of the people, their only exposure to court is th... (continued)

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