Mock Trial

Mock Trial is a program in which students in LA county take the roles of a traditional courtroom. With the assistance of a teacher-sponsor, Ms. Ta, the Mock Trial program encourages students to work together to develop their listening and speaking skills, creative problem solving ability, and their ability to work together as a team.

Cases are released to all California counties in the early fall. Typically, a county competition occurs in late fall or early spring, with anywhere from two to six rounds of trials. The winners of the county competitions go on to the State Finals in March.

The Mock Trial performances are judged on style and substance, from witness performances to closing arguments. This year’s team included: Carol Marron: Attorney for the Defense; Alexia Cardenas: Attorney for the Prosccution; Zeltzin Angon: Witness; Yessica Armenta: Witness; Vianey Moreno: Witness; Jonathon Ascencio: Witness; Marissa Rodriguez: Attorney for the Defense; Tony DePesa: Attorney for the Defense; Cindy Villegas: Court Journalist; Andrea Tabares: Court Artist; James Ochoa: Bailiff and Timer; Cynthia Cordon: Officer.

Special thanks to Ms. Ta for her hard work in putting together this year; everyone at ArTES is looking forward to next year to start up again!