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Sep. 22, 2009

Degree of Difficulty

As a criminal defense lawyer, Philip F. Stanger took on the tough cases other attorneys didn't want to handle. Now he handles a tough workload, moving hundreds of traffic, small claims, and unlawful detainer cases through his courtroom every day.

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Degree of Difficulty
Sacramento County Superior Court
By Rebecca Beyer
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SACRAMENTO - Billing was never one of Philip F. Stanger's special skills as an attorney.

Dealing with so-called problem cases in his 20-plus years of criminal defense - yes, that was something he could handle.

Stanger was often the recipient of what he calls "back-handed compliments." When other attorneys ditched defendants who spit at them or refused to talk, Stanger was called in to take... (continued)

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