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Litigation

Jan. 7, 2003

Jurist Retires After 16 Years to Pursue Career in Private Judging

After a 16-year judicial career, Superior Court Judge Thomas Ashworth III stepped down from the bench Dec. 30. He plans to pursue private judging during his retirement.

        After a 16-year judicial career, Superior Court Judge Thomas Ashworth III stepped down from the bench Dec. 30. He plans to pursue private judging during his retirement.
        Ashworth, 68, was appointed to the bench in 1986 by Gov. George Deukmejian. Aside from three years in juvenile court, Ashworth spent his entire career in family court, where he is the judge with the longest tenu...

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