Paulino G. Duran, the longest-serving head of a public defender’s office in the state’s history, was known for his warmth and soft-spoken demeanor, Sacramento County Superior Court Presiding Judge Russell L. Hom said Friday.
“He was an advocate, but he was nonetheless sort of a gentle being,” Hom said.
Duran died Jan. 19 at 70 due to complications from COVID-19, according to multiple statements pos...
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