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Judges and Judiciary

Oct. 18, 2011

Court budget cuts translate to eroding access to justice

With budget cuts already planned for 2012, formulating a contingency plan should be our top priority. By Dana Taschner and Lee Cirsch of the Lanier Law Firm


By Dana Taschner and Lee Cirsch


California's state motto "Eureka... I have found it!" refers to the discovery of gold. Over the years, many lawyers have viewed California in the same manner that prospectors viewed the Golden State. More than this, California's judiciary has traditionally held great respect and assumed great responsibility in shaping the national court system. Recent budget events, however, have reduced California to a more limit...

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