Zooming in on justice: Judge Faye Barnouw balances high-volume docket with human perspective

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Zooming in on justice: Judge Faye Barnouw balances high-volume docket with human perspective Former FTC attorney Faye C. Barnouw brings a consumer protection mindset and a photographer’s eye to the bench, handling hundreds of misdemeanor cases each week while focusing on fairness, preparation and rehabilitation. Read more about Faye Chen Barnouw… Los Angeles County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed Los Angeles County Superior Court judge by Gov. Gavin Newsom, March 17, 2025; assistant regional director, attorney, Federal Trade Commission, 2001-2025; trial attorney, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 1997-2001; associate, Parker Milliken Clark O’Hara & Samuelian, 1994-97; clerk for 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Warren J. Ferguson, 1993-94

Law School: UC Berkeley School of Law, 1993

SANTA CLARITA – Superior Court Judge Faye C. Barnouw describes judging in terms of perspective. “You can have the same subject, but depending on what your perspective is, or how far you zoom in, what you blur out, what is in focus–it tells a different story,” she said. She compares the process to photography, one of her interests outside the courtroom. “The defense is trying to focus on what is most favorable. The prosecution is doing … (continued)

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