San Bernardino Superior Judge Michelle Lauron took her oath of office Jan. 10 in a crowded courtroom.
Lauron, formerly a supervisor at the District Attorney’s Office, won the March judicial race with 194,000 votes out of 251,000.
San Bernardino Superior Judge and Lauron’s former DA office friend Cara Hutson administered the oath of office, and Assistant Presiding Judge Rod Cortez presided. Hutson, Lauron’s two daughters and husband spoke of her faith, her selflessness and her work ethic.
She was assigned to a family law courtroom.
Twenty-one judges were present in the room of about 150 attendees.
“I am sure 18 years from now,
