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Judges and Judiciary

Nov. 12, 2002

Judging in Del Norte, a Company Town

CRESCENT CITY - In his leisure time, Superior Court Judge Robert Weir kayaks the Smith River in serene Del Norte County. In court, he navigates habeas corpus, murder and death penalty cases from Pelican Bay State Prison.



Robert Walter Weir
Judge,
Del Norte County Superior Court
Career Highlights: Appointed by Gov. George Deukmejian, November 1988; presiding judge, 2000-present; Judge, Del Norte County Justice Court, 1983-88; District Attorney, Del Norte County, 1975-83; deputy district attorney, Del Norte County, 1972-75; Judge Advocate General Corps, U.S. Army, 1972.
Law School: University of Texas, 1969
Age: 58

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