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Government

Dec. 17, 2010

First Black Poised to Head L.A. Public Defenders

Ronald L. Brown, a 29-year veteran of the L.A. County public defender's office, has entered salary negotiations for the post.


By Brandon Ortiz


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - A 29-year veteran of the Los Angeles County public defender's office is poised to become the first black leader of the oldest indigent-defense agency in the nation.


Assistant Public Defender Ronald L. Brown confirmed Wednesday he had entered into salary negotiations with county Chief Executive Officer William T. Fujioka to succeed retired Public Defender Michael P. Judge. He said Fu...

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