Government,
Criminal
Feb. 28, 2019
Possible next San Francisco public defender’s career includes politics and law
Some attorneys say the two roles are essential for someone who might permanently fill the position of the only elected public defender in the state.
Matthew E. Gonzalez, chief attorney at the San Francisco public defender's office and possible pick for Jeffrey G. Adachi's replacement, has spent his career oscillating between the law and politics, an attribute some attorneys say is essential for someone who might permanently fill the position of the only elected public defender in the state.
"Both Jeff and Matt were astute politicians," said Michael S. Ogul, a deputy public defend...
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