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Judges and Judiciary

Dec. 17, 2013

9th Circuit's chief judge charts independent but effective course

As he approaches the end of his tenure as chief judge of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Alex Kozinski is drawing praise for his leadership.


By John Roemer


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Six years into Alex Kozinski's seven-year term as chief judge of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, those who expected fireworks haven't been disappointed. Kozinski's fiery opinions remain undimmed, he's clashed with the formidable Sen. Charles Grassley over alleged judicial junketeering and his innovative spirit has pioneered courtroom technology advances.


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