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Mar. 11, 2008

Hometown Favorite

Although his time on the bench has seen its fair share of controversy, San Bernardino Judge Bert L. Swift is known as a no-nonsense judge who handles cases fairly.

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By Jason W. Armstrong
Daily Journal Staff Writer
This article appears on Page 5.

      JOSHUA TREE - Judge Bert L. Swift has a few hard and fast rules for attorneys appearing his courtroom: When making your arguments, don't ramble. Get to the point. Be on time. And don't blow off hearings, because he may fine you.
      In fact, Swift, a San Bernardino County judge, said he has reporte... (continued)

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