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Jul. 9, 2021

Lucky in Life and Law

Judge John Brownlee takes breaks from felony trials to preside over adoptions because of his past.

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Lucky in Life and Law

John R. Brownlee

Kern County (Bakersfield)

Career Highlights: Appointed to the Kern County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2007; supervising deputy district attorney, deputy district attorney, Kern County, 1990-2007

Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1990
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BAKERSFIELD — Judge John Brownlee knew from a young age he was adopted at birth, which is one reason he enjoys presiding over National Adoption Day in Kern County.

“My adopted parents were wonderful, salt of the earth people,” he said. “As I sign the paperwork, I’m hoping that each one of the children will be as lucky as I was.”

When children are paired with the new families, emotions ca... (continued)

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