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Mar. 1, 2023

For tough calls, Judge Drew Edwards must be courageous, then switch off

Kind but Decisive

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Los Angeles County (Los Angeles)

Judge Drew E. Edwards brushes off the stereotype that a criminal defense lawyer, like he used to be, would be softer on criminals once he was on the bench.

“I believe in second chances,” he countered. “But the reality is that many individuals like myself who have done that work, when they become judges can be the very opposite.”

Why? “Because we’ve seen every kind of experience and stories.”

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