Frances Muñoz, first Latina trial judge in California, dies at 92
Her appointment as California’s first Latina trial judge in 1978 cemented Frances Muñoz’s place in history, but her legacy transcended the courtroom.
FRANCES WAS A GREAT JUDGE BUT ALSO A GREAT PERSON TO HAVE KNOWN. AL AND I MET HER AND SPENT MANYCLOSE MINUTES WIH HER THROUH THE YEARS. WE KNEW THE MUNOZ FAMILIES WELL. GOD BLESS YOU FRANCES..YOU ALWAYS WERE SPECIAL TO AL AND I.