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Feb. 3, 2015

Thomas D. Zeff

Stanislaus County Judge Thomas Zeff is known for his tough courtroom demeanor, bold rulings.

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By Emily Green

Daily Journal Staff Writer

MODESTO - When Thomas D. Zeff was appointed to Stanislaus County Superior Court, his father, a retired judge, told him: "Be fair, be knowledgeable and be tough."

The younger Zeff has lived up to that directive. Time and again, he has made big calls in big criminal cases for and against the defense and prosecution alike.

Like his father, Zeff has a reputation for being hard on lawyers. Some attor... (continued)

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