Tori Lanning
Judge Peter Garcia was a great man. Years ago (2015) I got myself into some trouble and Judge Garcia sentenced me to 2 years probation after reducing what was a felony to a misdemeanor. I was reluctant at the time. In my sentencing, I was to report to Anger Management classes every week for 13 weeks. In those 13 weeks I started to understand what it means to take responsibility for my own actions and feelings. I started to understand my role in all situations that lead up to that point. Out of concern for my mental health, Garcia also ordered me to go to counseling every week and to see a Psychiatrist once a month. He was the ONLY person other than God at the time that cared about my wellbeing. Throughout my 2 years on probation, I was also ordered to periodically check in with Judge Garcia in his courtroom. When I say periodically, I mean every 2 months and sometimes once a month depending on my progress. He was an authority figure that I learned to respect and love simply because he really did care about people, he cared about me and what my future was going to be. The last meeting I had with him was in the courtroom on my last day of probation. I had the opportunity to thank him and to tell him that he has no idea how much it meant to me that he pushed me to my limit and that I was forever changed because of him. The way he smiled and said thank you right back... I'll never forget it. Though I stumbled and fell years after that, his presence and authority in my life at that specific time truly did change me and helped prepare me into adulthood. #thedreamteam Love you always and forever & looking forward to seeing you on the other side ✝️️. The Honorable Judge Peter Garcia 🏛️⚖️ ❤️