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Nov. 11, 2024

Soldier first, lawyer always

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Four years ago, after more than four decades in private practice, I joined an elite group of lawyers: the California State Guard Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. I became one of approximately forty lawyers in the state who have exchanged courtroom attire for combat boots, volunteer citizen soldiers who have answered the call to serve. These comments are my own and not necessarily approved or endorsed by the California State Guard or the California National Guard.

 The Californ...

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