Judges and Judiciary
Jan. 31, 2003
Family Law Judge Says He Prefers Mediation to Litigation
SACRAMENTO - One day family law Judge Peter J. McBrien was faced with a choice: He could hear two domestic violence cases involving requests for restraining orders and finish up in an hour, or he could try out some of his newly acquired mediation skills.
Peter J. McBrien
Sacramento County Superior Court judge
Career highlights: Appointed to superior court in 1989 by Gov. George Deukmejian; appointed to municipal court by Deukmejian, 1987; deputy attorney general, 1972-82; sole practitioner, 1970-72.
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Sacramento County Superior Court judge
Career highlights: Appointed to superior court in 1989 by Gov. George Deukmejian; appointed to municipal court by Deukmejian, 1987; deputy attorney general, 1972-82; sole practitioner, 1970-72.
Law schoo...
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