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Jan. 26, 2015

Paul J. Watford

Known for his independence, Paul Watford is considered a contender for a U.S. Supreme Court seat.

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9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (Pasadena)
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC
By John Roemer
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Paul J. Watford joined the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the spring of 2012. A few months later, as President Barack Obama sought reelection, media chatter had Watford on the short list for the U.S. Supreme Court if a slot opened during Obama's second term.

Lending substance to the speculation is Watford's refusal to be interviewed since he got his robe, a move potentially designed to deny ammunition... (continued)

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