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Government

Dec. 14, 2012

Judge takes rare step of joining district attorney's office

San Diego Superior Court Judge Luis Vargas is scheduled to retire Jan. 6 after 20 years on the bench and will immediately start work in the district attorney's office, though his role is still being worked out.


By Henry Meier


Daily Journal Staff Writer


In an unusual move, a superior court judge will join the San Diego County District Attorney's Office in January.


San Diego County Superior Court Judge Luis Vargas is scheduled to retire Jan. 6 after 20 years on the bench and will immediately start work in the office, though his role is still being worked out.


"We're still developing my portfolio," Vargas said. "[The di...

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