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Top Women Lawyers

May 10, 2012

Laura E. Duffy

U.S. Attorney San Diego


Duffy redesigned the sixth floor reception area when she took over as San Diego U.S. attorney, but her real changes occurred in an internal restructuring that produced a spate of new and noteworthy cases.


Known mostly for her success in narcotics and border-related prosecutions, Duffy has proved her expertise in other areas.


"She's been knocked for not being big on white-collar," said John Owens, who departed as chief of the criminal divi...

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