The Gavel Fall 2018

Nathan DeVries, EOM September 2018

Nathan DeVries started his career as a Paralegal with the court in 2016 at the Barstow Courthouse, and in 2017 was promoted to Staff Attorney for the Self-help Resource Center. The legal process can be quite confusing for the general public, and Nathan enjoys making it more clear and understandable for self-represented litigants. Recently, Nathan ran his first marathon, the Big Bear Revel, at 4.10! Nathan also enjoys playing competitive Frisbee on Sundays.

Celebrating

Judicial

“I am honored and

Excellence

humbled to have

received this award. It

is a testament to not

Acknowledging the efforts of outstanding judicial leadership

only the assistance I

have received from my

Honorable Michael J. Torchia was the recipient of the Judge of the Year award from the San Bernardino County Bar Association. Presented at the 2 nd Annual Inland Empire Attorney Holiday Gala, the Judge of the Year award is presented to judicial officers who have made a significant contribution to protect the civil justice system.

colleagues, but the

great work of my

wonderful staff.”

Commissioner Michael J. Torchia

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