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Apr. 13, 2011

William D. Burns

Court Referee William D. Burns Jr. has taken the road less traveled when it comes to a legal career, giving him unique insight to deal with the juveniles who come before him.

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William D. Burns
Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Superior Court

By Pat Alston

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - Bill Burns was working two filling station jobs and three paper routes to pay for a swell 1930 Chevrolet coupe. With all of the lube, oil and filters he was juggling, there was no time for school.

His Scottish-born father, who gave him lunch money every morning, didn't have a clue until the school guidance counselor telephoned one day to ask when Bill would be coming back.

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