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Obituaries

Jun. 2, 2023

Robert R. Devich, 1926-2023

Gentleman judge led a full, well-rounded life, with one regret.

 Robert R. Devich, 1926-2023
Devich

He enlisted in the Navy at 17 during World War II. He was recruited to play basketball for a Hawaiian car dealership, crooned with a band, served as a Beverly Hills police patrolman and detective. Then, law school and a 54-year career as a prosecutor, municipal and superior court judge, appellate justice and ADR neutral.

When George Deukmejian called to tell Robert R. Devich he was being appointed to the 2nd District Court of Appeal, the go...

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