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3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 12 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Dugas v. Coplan.

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1 Dugas v. Coplan Anchor
ca1 · 2005
green “but for counsel's unprofessional errors, the result of the proceeding would have been different.” 6
2 Owens v. United States
ca1 · 2007
green “must show that 'counsel's representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness,' and that 'the deficient performance prejudiced his defense.” 4
3 Cirilo-Munoz v. United States
ca1 · 2005
green “judicial scrutiny of counsel's performance must be highly deferential,' and 'every effort should be made to eliminate the distorting effects of hindsight.” 2

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