Judge Michael J. Carrozzo, graduated from UCLA in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.  In 1992, Judge Carrozzo graduated from Loyola Law School and proceeded into private practice.  In 2004, Judge Carrozzo was commissioned in the United States Army as an officer in the JAG Corp.  After serving three years active duty he joined the Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office.  In 2014, Judge Carrozzo was appointed to the Santa Barbara Superior Court by Governor Jerry Brown.  Judge Carrozzo served as Presiding Judge of the Superior Court and is assigned to a criminal trial department in Santa Barbara.