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May 23, 2012

J. Anthony Kline

Justice J. Anthony Kline is known for his independent streak and wants that freedom for all judges.

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1st District Court of Appeal, Division Two (San Francisco)

By John Roemer

Daily Journal Staff Writer

As one of California's most liberal appellate jurists, 1st District Court of Appeal Presiding Justice J. Anthony Kline makes waves with provocative dissents and a knack for rousing his foes.

Kline has been at odds with his conservative colleagues ever since his old Yale Law School pal, Jerry Brown, placed him on the 1st District in San Francisco in 1982.

Earlier, Kline was Brown's first appointmen... (continued)

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