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Apr. 7, 2021

The Survivor

Judge Sharon Majors-Lewis made historical change despite trials.

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The Survivor
San Diego County (Chula Vista)

Career Highlights: Retired August 4, 2021; Appointed to the San Diego County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2010; judicial appointments secretary to Schwarzenegger, 2007-10; chief deputy and deputy district attorney, San Diego County; 1987-2007; sole practitioner, 1986-87.

Law School: National University School of Law, 1985

Judge Sharon B. Majors-Lewis wasn't supposed to be here.

"Here," in this case, could mean both "on the bench" and "alive."

The veteran San Diego County Superior Court judge said she overcame racism, sexism, humble beginnings, a deadly childhood illness and the rough and tumble world of California state politics on her way to her current position.

And sh... (continued)

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