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Barbara Lynn, the U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, is retiring after 25 years on the bench.

She's considered a trailblazer for women in the legal community.

She's planning to join her husband's law firm after retiring and said she's not ready to retreat from her law career just yet.

DALLAS - After 25 years, Barbara Lynn is retiring from her role as the U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas.

A trailblazer, she will be remembered for winning hard-fought battles for women.

Judge Barbara Lynn

"I am very proud of my career," Judge Lynn said.

That career began with Lynn not taking the oath and being introduced until February 14, 2000 – two months after being confirmed, so she and her husband would always remember the date.

"So, I’d be

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