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Jan. 9, 2020

By the Book

Judge Wendy Coats, an ex-teacher, sets clear rules for lawyers, encourages children to read.

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By the Book

Wendy Mcguire Coats

Contra Costa County (Pittsburg)

Career Highlights: Appointed to the Contra Costa Superior Court by Gov. Jerry Brown in December 2018. Previously a partner at Fisher and Phillips LLP specializing in appellate law and labor/employment.

Law School: Pepperdine Univ Law School
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PITTSBURG -- Judge Wendy Coats is known for handing out books and toys to children in her courtroom, but she doesn't have a family law or juvenile assignment.

Overseeing criminal misdemeanor trials in the Contra Costa County Superior Court, the former high school English teacher said she still gets plenty of antsy youngsters brought to court by families. For toddlers, she'll hand them small packs of crayons and something ... (continued)

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