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May 13, 2010

Derek G. Johnson

Newport Beach Judge Derek G. Johnson's background as high school and college athlete informs his judicial style.

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By Pat Alston

Daily Journal Staff Writer

NEWPORT BEACH - Judge Derek G. Johnson never leaves the bench - well, almost never.

Once Johnson flips open the first file jacket of the day, he keeps the momentum building in his master calendar courtroom, according to appreciative lawyers who know Johnson will hear their negotiated pleas or requests for continuances as soon as they're ready to proceed.

"He's constantly calling cases," s... (continued)

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