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Sep. 21, 2006

Under the Radar

San Diego County Superior Court Judge William J. McGrath takes a low-key approach to his job and his life, whether it's high-profile murder cases or his love of cooking, wines and traveling.

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By Claude Walbert
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      EL CAJON - Years ago, a backup guitarist who sometimes played with the Latin-rock band Santana was caught in a stolen car. At his arraignment, he asked to be released on his own recognizance.
      In an emotional appeal, the guitarist tried to convince William J. McGrath, who as a Municipal Court judge presided over the arraignm... (continued)

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