Juan Bustamante was born in Nicaragua and raised in Azusa, CA. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the US Navy. He was stationed in Camp Pendleton, where he was attached to the US Marine Corps and honorably served during Operation Iraqi Freedom / Enduring Freedom (2002-2006).
Soon after exiting the military with an honorable discharge, he joined the Los Angeles Police Department, where he is currently employed. In his years of service, Juan has been assigned to four divisions throughout the LAPD including 4 years in the Foothill Division and 2 years in the 77th Division, located in South Central LA. He has earned several commendations and was awarded the Life Saving Medal for bravery.
When he isn’t arresting bad guys or helping to maintain order in Judge Faith’s courtroom, Juan “El Nicoya” Bustamante is an avid professional boxer. As a stand out amateur, he was a member of both the Camp Pendleton Boxing Team and LAPD boxing team.
He has served as bailiff on the TV shows Judge Faith and Divorce Court with Faith Jenkins.
