Government
Jun. 13, 2013
New Riverside County public defender making bold changes
Steven L. Harmon has wasted no time instituting a series of aggressive - and sometimes controversial - changes aimed at revamping the office.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
RIVERSIDE - In this county's legal community, Steven L. Harmon is a bit of a legend. Over his 40-year career, he's defended scores of people accused of murder, garnered acquittals and earned the nickname, "The Velvet Hammer," for his understated approach.
Attorneys say he's exhibited that same calculated coolness in the past two months since taking charge of Riverside County'...
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