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Oct. 1, 2008

Landing in the Law

Gary Medvigy set out to be a psychologist. But joining ROTC in college changed his career flight plan, and he became a military lawyer. He now sits as a Sonoma County judge, running a disciplined courtroom.

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Landing in the Law
Sonoma County Superior Court
By Dhyana Levey

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SANTA ROSA - Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Gary Medvigy doesn't allow himself to be pigeonholed.

Yes, he's a judge. But he's also a brigadier general, deputy commanding general for the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command.

He lives in the liberal city of Sebastopol, and his favorite band is the Grateful Dead. But he's also a registered Republican, albeit a self-describ... (continued)

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