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Judges and Judiciary

Feb. 25, 2002

Settlement Guru Changes Court

LOS ANGELES - Coleman A. Swart looked grumpy. As a recent trial crawled forward in his Pasadena courtroom, Swart swiveled back and forth in his chair behind the bench and appeared to stare at the ceiling.

PROFILE
Coleman A. Swart
Superior Court Judge
Pasadena
Career highlights: Elected Nov. 3, 1982 to succeed retired Judge Arch R. Tuthill; re-elected in 1988, 1994 and 2000; deputy district attorney, Los Angeles, 1968-83; managed missile production plant, U.S. Naval Reserve, Concord, 1961-66
Law school: Golden Gate University School of Law, 1967
Age: 62

By Gina Keating

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