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Mar. 20, 2012

Avoiding Politics

The son of a lawmaker, Judge Peter Deddeh instead chose to practice and enforce the law.

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San Diego County Superior Court

By Pat Broderick

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN DIEGO - Growing up the son of a prominent lawmaker, Peter C. Deddeh learned early on about politics, power and public service. He also knew his path lay elsewhere.

"I definitely did not want to be a politician," said Deddeh, whose father, Wadie Deddeh, served in the state Senate and Assembly. "My dad was a politician, and I think that it's just natural that you want your child to follow i... (continued)

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