Daily Journal Staff Writer SAN DIEGO - As infamous as he's become among San Diego County judges for his lively wit and penchant for Mickey Mouse memorabilia and model trains, Judge Michael B. Orfield seems surprisingly serious on the bench. At least until you get him started. Like on April 23, during a cross-examination in an otherwise dry property battle that involved actor Bill Murray. One neighbor wanted to expand... (continued)
Nov. 25, 2008
Granting Comic Relief
When tension builds in his courtroom, Michael B. Orfield invites opposing lawyers to chambers for a Pop-Tarts break.
Read more about Michael B. Orfield...Daily Journal Staff Writer SAN DIEGO - As infamous as he's become among San Diego County judges for his lively wit and penchant for Mickey Mouse memorabilia and model trains, Judge Michael B. Orfield seems surprisingly serious on the bench. At least until you get him started. Like on April 23, during a cross-examination in an otherwise dry property battle that involved actor Bill Murray. One neighbor wanted to expand... (continued)
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