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Jun. 26, 2008

The Simpler Life

Former litigator Peter H. Kirwan sought appointment to the bench because he wanted time to raise his children. Now that he's made it, there's an added bonus - lawyers say he's good at the job.

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Peter H. Kirwan

Santa Clara County (San Jose) Superior Court
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By Amy Yarbrough
Daily Journal Staff Writer
This article appears on Page 3

SAN JOSE - Peter H. Kirwan had three good reasons for becoming a judge: Brittany, Matthew and Emily.

In 2002, Kirwan lost his wife, Lorena, to cancer. As a single father of three kids, ages 7, 11 and 13, he knew his unpredictable schedule as a law firm attorney wasn't going to work anymore.

In 2005, he applied for a judgeship, hoping for more time to focus on his kid... (continued)

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