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Feb. 3, 2014

Jon S. Tigar

Judge Jon Tigar is known for tentative rulings in which he brings up cases not cited by lawyers.

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Jon S. Tigar

Jon S. Tigar

Northern District of California (San Francisco)
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By Hadley Robinson
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - So far, being a federal judge is everything Jon S. Tigar expected and more.

"The opportunity to go to the federal court was a chance to continue doing all the things I enjoyed or loved about being a judge but on a bigger playing field," he said.

Tigar spent 11 years as an Alameda County Superior Court judge, but left for San Francisco federal court after the Senate confirmed ... (continued)

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