THE ROBING ROOM

Judge Urbina is a judge straight out of central casting (in a good way). He is quiet, refined, asks pointed questions of lawyers without making speeches, and is considerate of the lawyers, jurors, witnesses, and employees in his courtroom. He's not a wise guy, a know-it-all, or a yeller. He makes thoughtful decisions, treats the parties even-handedly, and avoids histrionics, always behaving in that kind of dignified way that makes you want to emulate him. If I had to pick one judge in front of whom I'd like to try a week-long civil trial, I can think of few better judges than this one.