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Mar. 16, 2011

Ralph Zarefsky

U.S. Magistrate Judge Ralph Zarefsky uses a blend of cordiality and the keen mind of a well-prepared bench officer to dispense justice quickly and fairly.

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By Gabe Friedman

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - U.S. Magistrate Judge Ralph Zarefsky was still listening to the lawyers' introductions, but he already had traces of a smile on his face.

"I don't think I've had a case where I've had Texans on both sides," Zarefsky told the lawyers in front of him at a recent hearing. "And I'm a native of Texas, so welcome."

Those warm remarks, followed promptly by ... (continued)

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