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Jul. 20, 2011

John Thompson

Hailing from a judicial legacy, Judge John Thompson says he enjoys 'the worst' criminal cases.

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John Thompson
San Diego County Superior Court

By Pat Broderick

Daily Journal Staff Writer

EL CAJON - Superior Court Judge John Thompson says he relishes the rough and tumble of the courtroom and the crackling intensity of a high-stakes trial playing out with the lawyers at the top of their game. What he doesn't love so much are some of the off-the-bench tasks that often are expected from judges.

"I'm not an administrative guy," he said, seated in his El Cajon chambers. "I don&... (continued)

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