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Judges and Judiciary

May 2, 2012

Northern District chief to step down in August

The Northern District's chief judge, James S. Ware, surprised attendees at a conference Saturday by announcing he'll leave his leadership post in August.


By John Roemer


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - The lure of alternative dispute resolution led Chief U.S. District Judge James S. Ware of the Northern District to decide to retire in August, Ware said Monday.


Ware, 65, said he has been in touch with JAMS about a job but that nothing has been decoded. He added that he has a friend in Hong Kong who's invited him to join him in a mediation service there.


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