Runoff Election 11/06/2012
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Jim Miller
160,115 votes
38.0%
- Occupation: Attorney/Arbitrator
- I am the only candidate who has experience as a Judge Pro Tem,
- has trial experience in both Criminal and Civil Trial as well as Family Law experience,
- and has trial experience in both State and Federal Courts.
- I am a true local candidate, my family has been in San Diego for 80 years, I am a San Diego State Alumni (Business degree) and Thomas Jefferson School
- of Law (Juris Doctorate degree). I am married and the father of 4. Please see my full credentials on my website: http://www.jimmillerforjudge.com
Priorities:
- Violent Criminals and Sexual Predators will punished to the full extent of the law. Weak plea bargains from the DA's office will not be accepted.
- Both sides in Civil and Family Law cases will be heard. Everyone will have their day in court.
- Frivolous lawsuits/lawsuit abuse will not be tolerated in my court. The courts serve the people, not vice versa.
Robert O Amador
141,008 votes
33.5%
- Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
- I am a veteran Deputy District Attorney with more than 29 years of experience as a prosecutor in the San Diego County District Attorney's Office.
- I have real trial experience with over 100 jury trials and over 250 juvenile trials. I tried my first murder case in 1986 and completed a capital case
- in 2008. That defendant now sits on death row. I have protected the citizens of San Diego from dangerous felons, gang members, drug dealers and
- other criminals. I graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1982. I have taught law enforcment and prosecutors for over 15 years.
- I ran the J.U.D.G.E. task force for 12 years. I have been married for 34 years and have raised my two children and two foster children.
- Visit my website at http://www.amadorforjudge.com to read more and to see a full list of endorsements
Priorities:
- Protecting the citizens of San Diego from criminals has been and will be my priority. Victim's rights will receive the highest priority
- Maintaining the integrity of all court proceedings so that justice can be achieved in all types of proceedings for all participants
- Courtroom efficiency must be given a high priority.
George F. Schaefer
120,297 votes
28.5%
- Occupation: Deputy City Attorney
- Former District Attorney
- Past President, Deputy City Attorneys Association of San Diego
- Member, San Diego County Bar Association's Appellate Court Committee
- Member, San Diego County Bar Association's Labor and Employment Section
- 112 Jury Trials
- BA in Political Science with Honors; JD
Priorities:
- Supports a Strong, Independent Judiciary
- Supports Protecting the Rights of Citizens to Equal and Impartial Justice
- Supports Safeguarding the Right of Citizens to Their Day in Court
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Official Information
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Nonpartisan Information
- San Diego County Bar Association Judicial Evaluations
- San Diego County Bar Association Ratings for Judicial Candidates in the June Primary Election
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