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Judges and Judiciary

Apr. 9, 2010

Civil Lawyer Became a 'Prosecutor' In Judge Election

A Los Angeles deputy city attorney who has focused his 15-year career in the office's civil side identified himself as a "criminal prosecutor" in his candidacy forms for a judicial race.

By Rebecca U. Cho

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles deputy city attorney who has spent the bulk of his 15-year career in the office's civil side identified himself as a "criminal prosecutor" in his candidacy forms for a judicial race.

In an interview, Thomas J. Griego said he requested a transfer to the criminal side several months ago because he thought the experience would help make him a mo...

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