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Oct. 26, 2010

James Collins

San Francisco County Superior Court Judge James Collins translated his goodwill as a defense attorney into good deals for his clients, and his solid reputation has won him many friends in the Hall of Justice.

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By Laura Ernde

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - In one fell swoop, San Francisco County Superior Court Judge James Collins denied a defense lawyer's request to suppress evidence and cheerfully suggested the prosecutor consider offering him a plea deal.

"At trial, I don't know I'd want to be the district attorney," Collins said as he wrapped up a hearing that exposed the thin evidence linking the defendant to drugs found on... (continued)

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