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Dec. 30, 2014

Lee W. Tsao

Lee W. Tsao, who once defended accused felons, now handles misdemeanor cases as an LA judge.

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By Brian Cardile

Daily Journal Staff Writer

DOWNEY - Lee Tsao had earned his office's highest rank for a litigator. As a Grade IV public defender, he counseled the county's most serious accused criminals. Despite the grueling hours and the grisly fact patterns, Tsao relished the daunting task.

"What was most challenging was also the most rewarding," said Tsao, who tried 31 felony jury trials before being appointed to the Los Angeles Cou... (continued)

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