As a mediator, Judge Latin settles most of his cases through a combination of deep knowledge of the law, his extensive experience, and his approachable and warm personality. During his eight years on the bench, Judge Latin successfully facilitated more than 500 settlements in addition to presiding over jury and bench trials. He also supervised the unlimited jurisdiction civil courts in the Northwest District of the Los Angeles Superior Court.Since retiring from the Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Latin has established himself as one of the most sought-after neutrals in Southern California.Judge Latin began his career at one of the nation’s largest employment firms, specializing in wrongful termination, wage and hour and discrimination claims in state and federal courts. He then served as a trial attorney in the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office for 16 years, where he was assigned to the elite Major Crimes Division, overseeing the D.A.’s most complex and high-profile cases. He prosecuted more than 150 felony jury trials, including Sara Jane Olson, real estate magnate Bruce Koklich, Judge Albert Garcia, and music producer Phil Spector.In 2003, Judge Latin joined the bench as a Superior Court Judge in Los Angeles. In 2008, he was named the Supervising Site Judge for the Van Nuys Superior Civil Courthouse. He was also named to the Los Angeles Superior Court ADR Committee in 2009. In 2010, he was nominated for Trial Judge of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, a distinction bestowed on Judge Latin for his continued excellence in overseeing and resolving cases in a fair and impartial manner.

Unlimited Jurisdiction Civil Court. Served as:1. Supervising Site Judge of the Van Nuys Civil Courthouse2. Asst. Supervising Judge of the Northwest District, which includes the Civil and Criminal Courts;3. Elected to serve on the Superior Court Executive Committee4. Nominee for Trial Judge of the Year by Consumer Attorneys Assn. of Los Angeles5. 2012 Judge of the Year - Constitutional Rights Foundation

Handled Los Angeles' most complex and highest profile criminal trials. Tried more than 140 jury trials. Received the following awards and recognition:1. California Lawyer of the Year, Cal. Lawyer Magazine2. Prosecutor of the Year, Century City Bar3. Prosecutor of the Year, Justice for homicide Victims4. Prosecutor of the Year, MADD5. Pursuit of Justice Award, L.A. Dist. Attorneys' Assoc.