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The Investiture of Judge Shara E. Beltramo
On Thursday March 30, 2023 Hon. Shara E. Beltramo was inducted into the Superior Court of California County of Contra Costa.
Read ArticleEffective Lawyering – Observations from the Bench
When I was asked to share my reflections on “what makes a good attorney” from a bench officer’s perspective, three thoughts immediately came to mind. First, even after more than 12 years on the bench, I still recall how committed I was to the practice of law and how thoroughly I enjoyed being a lawyer....
Read ArticlePeremptory Challenges in the Post-George Floyd Era
California criminal practitioners are quickly learning that the days of kicking a juror because of the way s/he, sits, smiles, or just because the jurors coming up seem “better” are over. Code of Civil Procedure section 231.7, enacted in 2020 and applicable to all criminal jury trials effective January 1, 2022, prohibits the exercise of...
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