[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 93 (Monday, July 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING PUBLIC DEFENDER JAMES J. STEINBERG, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, 
                               CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 17, 2006

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition 
of Humboldt County Public Defender James J. Steinberg on the occasion 
of his retirement after nearly 30 years of service to the people of 
Humboldt County.
  James Steinberg began his public service career as a Humboldt County 
Deputy Public Defender in 1977, shortly after graduating from the 
University of California Hastings School of Law in 1976. Promoted to 
Assistant Public Defender in 1989, Mr. Steinberg was then appointed as 
Public Defender in 1997. During this period, he represented well over 
15,000 clients, including Three Strikes and death penalty cases.
  In addition to his dedicated performance in the Public Defenders 
office, Mr. Steinberg has served as the Humboldt County Bar Association 
President and the President of the Board of Trustees for the Humboldt 
County Law Library. Mr. Steinberg has also been a member of the North-
Coast Co-op Board of Directors, the City of Arcata Budget Advisory 
Committee, and as a lecturer and instructor at both Humboldt State 
University and College of the Redwoods. Mr. Steinberg is a founding 
member of the Teen Court, which conducts trials by peers for first-time 
juvenile offenders, giving young people a hands-on experience in how 
our justice system works.
  Mr. Steinberg was recognized in 1997 as the Democrat of the Year by 
the Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee. He graciously 
accepted the award in an unforgettable address, delivered in rhymed 
verse. Mr. Steinberg is well-known and highly regarded by his 
colleagues for his patience, leadership, quick wit, superior 
intelligence and steadfast commitment to public service.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize Public 
Defender James J. Steinberg for his valuable service over three decades 
to the people of California, and extend our best wishes to him on the 
occasion of his retirement.

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