Undocumented Immigrant Sergio Garcia Sworn In as an Attorney

With a California Supreme Court decision on January 2 clearing the way, Sergio Garcia on February 1  was sworn in the practice law in the state of California. UC Davis Law Professor Emeritus, and former California Supreme Court Justice, Cruz Reynoso did the honors. 

Sergio Garcia and Cruz Reynoso

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