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Judges and Judiciary

Dec. 19, 2002

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SAN FRANCISCO - The defense and prosecution tables are pushed together in the center of the courtroom. Sitting in the middle, wearing a floral blouse instead of her black robe, Superior Court Judge Donna Hitchens is talking about homework, journal entries and fights between sisters.

Donna J. Hitchens
San Francisco Superior Court judge
Career highlights: Presiding judge, San Francisco Superior Court, 2003-04; presiding judge, San Francisco Unified Family Court, 1997-2002; elected to San Francisco Superior Court, 1990; partner, Hitchens & Brenner, 1986-90; attorney, American Civil Liberties Union, 1984-85; directing attorney, Lesbian Rights Project, 1977-84; staff attorney, Equal Rights Advocates, 1978-84.
Law school: Boalt Hall,...

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