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Jeff Adachi

San Francisco, California

Aug 29, 1959 – Feb 22, 2019 (Age 59)

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BORN
August 29, 1959
DIED
February 22, 2019
AGE
59
LOCATION
San Francisco, California

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Jeff Adachi

August 29, 1959 - February 22, 2019

Jeff Adachi, a tireless advocate for equal justice, passed away suddenly on Feb. 22, 2019 at 59 years old. He was the elected public defender of San Francisco, a filmmaker and author, and a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend. Jeff...

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Jeff was a wonderful human being who was charismatic and people loved him for a reason. I've never met anyone in law who enjoyed giving from his time to total strangers. He helped me pass the Bar Exam when I studied using the BarBri materials on my own. Even in his own published materials he writes that he made mistakes in them and yet you can still pass the exam. How many authors have that kind of humility? I remember seeing him at a part in the December before he passed and he was...

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We miss you Jeff. Rest In Peace. You will never be forgotten.

I was fortunate to be your intern and work for you on your campaign for Public Defender. You taught me everything I know with the law, and more. I remember working with you when you were also in private practice and being in Court with you -- you NEVER lost a case. My mother and sister admired you -- my heart is broken that you left earth too soon.

Hugs to Muki and Lauren.

MLM

Mr. Adachi worked BIG & STRONG & INTENSE, the way he died. May he now have quiet & calm, may he Rest In Peace.

I did not know Jeff Adachi personally.

Just last night I was re-watching the film, "You Don't Know Jack." The DVD included an interview with Jeff, as the director. Naturally, I looked him up in IMDb, and was stunned and saddened to learn of his untimely passing. It seems that Jeff made many contributions to the world during his time here, but it was as a filmmaker that his life (and his work) touched mine.

My deepest condolences to his wife and daughter and family. God Bless.

Now we know most of his final chapter,
No one will get to find out what happens after,

His glorious & big last minutes & days,
Always his style & massive intensity & big ways,

It's now time to forever wish him farewell,
Time to rest & have peace & stay in his shell,
Here's to wishing grieving Muki & Lauren well.

DB & Family

Your vigor was unmatched Jeff...I will forever be inspired

Jeff, you will always be one of my favorite hero's. If you were fortunate enough to work with Jeff Adachi or be in the courtroom for his cross examination or a closing argument you felt his passion and you would walk out of that courtroom feeling a jolt of awesome inspiration. When you shook his hand or stood next to him in an elevator you knew immediately that you were in the company of a man who was changing history one case at a time. I will keep your family in my prayers and I will...