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Jul. 17, 2003

Santa Clara Public Defender Fired For Misleading Court

SAN JOSE - Thomas Spielbauer, the veteran Santa Clara County deputy public defender facing a criminal charge for allegedly misleading a trial judge, has been fired for his handling of that case and his refusal to cooperate with an internal investigation.

        By Craig Anderson
        Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN JOSE - Thomas Spielbauer, the veteran Santa Clara County deputy public defender facing a criminal charge for allegedly misleading a trial judge, has been fired for his handling of that case and his refus...

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