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Mar. 13, 2008

Even in Complex Cases, Judge Allows No Wasted Moments

In just a few years on the federal bench, U.S. District Judge James V. Selna has earned a reputation for being fair, bright, hardworking and well-prepared. More than that, however, Selna is known for running a trial well.

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Even in Complex Cases, Judge Allows No Wasted Moments

James V. Selna

Central District of California (Santa Ana)

Career Highlights: Senior status as of March 2020. Appointed to the U.S. District Court by President George W. Bush, Jan. 29, 2003; appointed Orange County Superior Court judge by Gov. Pete Wilson, Dec. 31, 1998; partner, 1978-98; associate, 1970-78, O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Law School: Stanford University School of Law, 1970
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By Don J. DeBenedictis
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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SANTA ANA - In just a few years on the federal bench, U.S. District Judge James V. Selna has earned a reputation for being fair, bright, hardworking and well-prepared.

More than that, however, Selna is known for running a trial well.

"Our trial lasted five weeks," Assistant U.S. Attorney Robb C. Adkins said about a big tax fraud case he prosecuted in the summer. ... (continued)

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