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Sep. 12, 2008

Unleashing Justice

As a new criminal court judge in Sonoma County, and as a service dog trainer, Dana Simonds works to turn lives around.

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Unleashing Justice
Sonoma County Superior Court
By Fiona Smith
Daily Journal Staff Writer
This article appears on Page 5

      SANTA ROSA - Most people passing through Dana Simonds' courtroom have no idea that the Sonoma County Superior Court judge has a sidekick behind the bench - a yellow Labrador named Alondra who sits quietly curled up at her feet.
      While dogs are normally not allowed in the courts, Alondra is working t... (continued)

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