From the Barrio to the Bench

From the Barrio to the Bench, the lively and revealing memoir by George La Plata, is the story of an ambitious young attorney's journey from a humble little office in a Spanish-speaking barrio to a nomination to the U.S. District Court by President Reagan. Rich in sharp insight, colorful reminiscences, and deep in empathy for the underdog, From the Barrio to the Bench is an absorbing look back at a remarkable and honorable life in the law.