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Jun. 1, 2007

Deconstruction Specialist

Family law Commissioner Louise Bayles-Fightmaster is admired for being able to explain her decisions to people who have no legal background.

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By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SANTA ROSA - Spending an afternoon in family law Commissioner Louise Bayles-Fightmaster's courtroom is a little like watching an episode of Jerry Springer.
      Except here the guests are sworn in before they start sniping at one another.
      And Bayles-Fightmaster, instead of riling the opposing parties, has a ... (continued)

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