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Nov. 30, 2004

Commissioner James P. Madden

PALO ALTO - Santa Clara Superior Court Commissioner James P. Madden, who handles traffic court cases during most of his workweek, views himself as something of a good-will ambassador for the court system.
That could be a difficult task for someone who often must tell unhappy motorists that, yes, you did make an illegal lane change and will have to pay the fine or go to traffic school.
Madden said he believes he accomplishes that goal simply by treating people with dign... (continued)

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