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Judges and Judiciary

Dec. 2, 2003

Judge Fast But Not Furious

MADERA - Superior Court Judge Edward P. Moffat didn't earn the nickname "Fast Eddie" for nothing. The 57-year-old jurist hears on average at least one trial a week on a full criminal calendar. He's well known for his fast-paced courtroom management style, which means attorneys are expected to show up 15 minutes early and line up witnesses in quick succession.

        Biographic
        Edward P. Moffat
        Judge, Madera County Superior Court
Career highlights: Elected to the Madera County Superior Court, 1986; deputy chief, criminal division, U.S. Department of Justice, Fresno, 1985-86; assistant U.S. attorney, Fresno, 1983-85; assistant federal defender, Fresno, 1979-83; depu...

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