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Oct. 21, 2020

Relishing novel issues

Judge Christine Van Aken says her work as a lawyer and on the bench requires grappling with the Constitution.

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Christine B. Van Aken

San Francisco County
Office of the San Francisco City Attorney
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By Craig Anderson

SAN FRANCISCO -- After a career arguing appeals for the city attorney, Superior Court Judge Christine B. Van Aken has discovered the tests of handling a criminal calendar.

"One of the great privileges of taking the bench in mid or late career is that you get to change professions," she said.

But arguing a major case before the 9th U.S.... (continued)

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