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Oct. 20, 2023

Authority Lends Credibility

Preparation is the most important aspect, neutral Russell Hom says

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Authority Lends Credibility
Judicate West
Personal injury, business, employment, elder abuse, medical negligence, real estate

After serving as presiding judge for the Sacramento County Superior Court during the worst of the pandemic, Russell L. Hom decided he was ready for a change.

"I was presiding judge for all of 2 1/2 months before I had to make a decision to shut a legal system down," said Hom, noting he oversaw 70 judicial officers and more than 750 employees during that time.

"I had to m... (continued)

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