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Criminal

Feb. 4, 2010

L.A. Public Defender To Retire

Michael Judge announced Tuesday that he is stepping down after 15 years as head of the nation's oldest public defender's office.

By Greg Katz

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Los Angeles County Public Defender Michael Judge announced Tuesday that he is stepping down 15 years after his appointment to head the nation's oldest public defender's office.

The decision is a financial one. He said that he miscalculated his retirement schedule several years ago and has for months been paid less than he would be if he retired. He discovered the error two weeks a...

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