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Oct. 8, 2006

Finding Kids' Potential

SANTA MARIA - With more than 20 years' experience in family law, Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Arthur A. Garcia still found himself struggling to hold back tears during a recent adoption hearing.

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Santa Barbara County (Santa Maria) Superior Court
By Ryan Oliver
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SANTA MARIA - With more than 20 years' experience in family law, Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Arthur A. Garcia still found himself struggling to hold back tears during a recent adoption hearing.
      Garcia said he was the only one watching when a 7-year-old girl noticed her name on the adoption agreement. The girl too... (continued)

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