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Jul. 13, 2018

Fostering Approachability

Attorneys say Solano County Judge John Ellis encourages healthy respect in his courtroom.

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Solano County (Fairfield)

FAIRFIELD — John B. Ellis was a dentist in previous life.

For about a year in his 20s, he ran a clinic in Trinidad and Tobago, and he then contemplated taking over a practice in Santa Rosa.

Then, a former roommate who was one of his best friends died unexpectedly.

“I recall — right around then — thinking that life is too short, and that I should make... (continued)

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