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Jan. 9, 2007

New Presiding Judge Especially Likes Settling Cases

SAN FRANCISCO - After 11 years of hearing criminal and civil trials, the toughest decision for incoming San Francisco County Superior Court Presiding Judge David L. Ballati came in November when he issued new bench assignments.

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San Francisco County Superior Court
By Donna Domino
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - After 11 years of hearing criminal and civil trials, the toughest decision for incoming San Francisco County Superior Court Presiding Judge David L. Ballati came in November when he issued new bench assignments.
      The reshuffling ignited a minor furor.
      "Making the assignments for next yea... (continued)

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