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Santa Clara County, CA June 2, 1998 Primary
David A. Cena

Candidate for Judge of the Superior Court; Office 3

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Judge, Santa Clara County
  • Appointed Judge, Municipal Court, 1995 by Gov. Pete Wilson
  • Elected Judge, Municipal Court, 1996
  • 17 years civil trial experience, 1979-1995; Popelka, Allard, McCowan & Bondonno (1993-1995); Popelka, Allard, McCowan & Jones (1979-1993)
  • J.D. Degree, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA May 1978;Thurston Society
  • A.B. Degree, University of California, Davis, 1975; with honors
  • A.A. Degree, College of the Siskiyous, 1973
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Maintaining a judiciary free of special interest group influence.
  • Bringing my expertise in complex litigation typical of Silicon Valley to the Superior Court.
  • Utilizing rehabilitation and treatment in appropriate drug cases.
Key Endorsements
  • I am committed to a fair and impartial judiciary that is free from the influence of special interest groups or persons that litigate in Superior Court. For this reason, I am neither seeking nor accepting contributions or endorsements from attorneys, corporations, and/or special interest groups which may appear before me. Accepting such money or endorsements politicizes the office of judge and may undermine the independence and neutrality of the court.
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Candidate Ballot Statement
I have the experience necessary to be an effective and fair Superior Court judge. I am not accepting money or endorsements from attorneys, corporations or special interest groups.


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