Judge Leonard Edwards

Leonard Edwards is a retired judge now serving as a consultant and educator. Judge Edwards was a Superior Court judge for 26 years, retiring in 2006. He served as Judge-In-Residence with the California Judicial Council for 6 years. Judge Edwards is a judicial educator having given over 500 invited presentations in 47 states and 13 foreign countries. He is a past president of the NCJFCJ. In Santa Clara County, he founded the Child Advocate Program, the Domestic Violence Council, Kids in Common, and the Dependency Drug Treatment Court. His publications can be read at www.judgeleonardedwards.com.

Len believes the Children's Agenda will increase the impact of Kids in Common and its work to improve outcomes for children and families in Silicon Valley.