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Sep. 7, 2010

Geoffrey A. Goodman

Even after joining the bench last year, Judge Geoffrey Goodman still finds time for hobbies like rowing and playing harmonica in a blues band.

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By Fiona Smith

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SACRAMENTO - When Judge Geoffrey Goodman presided over his first trial, he not only played referee - he also, inadvertently, played matchmaker.

In the misdemeanor trial on driving-under-the-influence charges, defense attorney Timothy Balcom fought and won his client's case. Then he won over his opponent, then-Deputy District Attorney Lindsey Phillips. The pair began dating soon after the trial was over and ca... (continued)

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