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Sep. 14, 2009

Hing'sHarmony

Stuart Hing's transition from jumpsuited funk musician to prosecutor and, finally, judge was motivated by the desire to make a difference in people's lives.

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Hing'sHarmony
Alameda County Superior Court
By Fiona Smith
Daily Journal Staff Writer

OAKLAND - As a young man, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Stuart Hing was living out his dream of being a professional musician.

Hing played guitar in a band that opened for Earth, Wind & Fire in Sacramento, sported long permed hair, and, like his bandmates, wore a flesh-tone jumpsuit. He played funk in various bands six nights a week and wrapped up his evenings playing his real love, jazz ... (continued)

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