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Mar. 14, 2007

Tales From the Trenches

Orange County Judge James Stotler relates his career as prosecutor, defender and jurist with the insight of a seasoned court veteran and the delight of a raconteur.

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By Don J. DeBenedictis
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SANTA ANA - "To make a long story short," Orange County Superior Court Judge James A. Stotler said midway through a long story about his last trial as a criminal defense attorney.
      Like many of Stotler's stories, the climax of this one is: "... and my guy goes BOOM, shoots him."
      Like many of Stot... (continued)

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