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Government

Jan. 8, 2014

Public defender brings stability to long troubled San Bernardino office

Colleagues and other county officials say Phyllis K. Morris has helped the department shake its troubled image through a series of new programs, increased professionalism and a morale boost.


By Katie Lucia


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN BERNARDINO - Stability was not a word to describe the San Bernardino County public defender's office when Phyllis K. Morris began leading the office three years ago. Morris took over a department long plagued by unrest - the three top defenders before her had resigned amid management criticism.


Since then, colleagues and other county officials say Morris has helped the office shake its long tr...

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