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Aug. 2, 2010

David A. Hoffer

Judge David A. Hoffer's career prosecuting white-collar criminals helped prepare him for his new role of reforming juvenile offenders before they get too deep into trouble with the law.

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Orange County (Orange)

By Sandra Hernandez

Daily Journal Staff Writer

ORANGE - On a recent July afternoon, Orange County Superior Court Judge David A. Hoffer patiently but sternly instructed a lanky teenager sporting a buzz cut to attend weekly alcohol counseling meetings, choose his friends more wisely and embrace the second chance given to him by the court.

"The only way you have a chance is if you're sober," Hoffer told the teen. "I don't think you... (continued)

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