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Retired judge LaDoris Cordell reflects on a her legal career and the court system in new memoir

Original post made on Oct 21, 2021

Across her long and notable career, retired Palo Alto Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell has been known for many firsts. She's preparing to celebrate another first -- the release of her memoir on Oct. 26.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, October 21, 2021, 3:18 PM

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Posted by Name hidden
a resident of Downtown North

on Oct 21, 2021 at 5:02 pm

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Posted by Rose
a resident of Mayfield
on Oct 21, 2021 at 6:18 pm

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This sounds like a fascinating book and a great opportunity for insights into our justice system, as well as LaDoris's life story. I'm glad your friend talked you into writing it.


Posted by pearl
a resident of another community
on Oct 22, 2021 at 4:32 pm

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Thanks to Judge Cordell for being the first California judge to require convicted drunk drivers to install breathalyzers in their vehicle!!! I can't wait to read her book!!! : )


Posted by Jamie
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Oct 25, 2021 at 5:11 pm

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What a shining light in our community she is! Can't wait to read this book.


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