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Feb. 3, 2010

William Palmer

William Palmer grew up in Bakersfield, and came home to pratice law. Now he's a judge, with no need for formalities in court.

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By Evan George

Daily Journal Staff Writer

BAKERSFIELD - Trial attorney Philip Ganong was hopping mad at the small, pleasant-looking man sitting on the bench, Superior Court Judge William Palmer.

After a witness for the other side had failed to appear, Ganong resorted to reading parts of a deposition aloud instead. When it was the defense's turn, however, the witness made it to court and took the stand. Palmer decided to move on.

"I wante... (continued)

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