Long time Torrance criminal defense attorney George Bird is the newest member of the Los Angeles County Superior Court as he began his assignment in downtown Metro Court, Division 60. The assignment is considered one of the toughest for any bench officer due to its high case load of criminal matters, primarily DUI and driving on suspended license. Judge Bird has already received accolades from members of the defense bar for his level of professionalism, fairness and congeniality on the bench.