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Judges and Judiciary

Oct. 23, 2002

Judge Is Methodical but Not Popular

PALO ALTO - Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Diane Northway is not the sort of jurist who banters with attorneys or tries to charm jurors.

PROFILE
Diane Northway
Judge
Santa Clara County Superior Court
Career highlights: Appointed by Gov. George Deukmejian, 1990; city attorney, Palo Alto, 1981-90; assistant city attorney, Palo Alto, 1980-81; deputy city attorney, Santa Clara, 1970-80
Law school: University of San Francisco, 1969
Age: 58

By Craig Anderson
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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