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Santa Clara County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
 Smart Voter Vanessa A. Zecher

Candidate for
Judge - Superior Court; County of Santa Clara; Office 11

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Attorney since 1987. Former Deputy County Counsel. Service
  • Strongly supported by law enforcement incl. Sheriff Laurie Smith, multiple police officer associations and former DAs George Kennedy & Leo Himmelsbach
  • 22+ years of substantial trial and courtroom experience. Significant experience in trying hundreds of cases in all areas of our Court system.
  • Has presided over or settled hundreds of matters as a Settlement Officer, Temporary Judge Pro Tem and Civil Arbitrator.
  • Adjunct Professor of Law at Lincoln Law School of San Jose (1989-1995). Frequent lecturer on Santa Clara County Bar Association Law Panels.
  • Donated thousands of volunteer hours for pro bono legal services incl. 1000+ hours to the representation of children in our Court system
  • Recipient of Henry Collada Award in December 2009 for personal & professional service, integrity and commitment to the Santa Clara County Family Court
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Tough but fair on crime
  • Apply the law with integrity and ethics and equally for all
  • Insure transparency and equal access for all in the legal process
Questions on Issues

The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
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Key Endorsements
  • 150+ endorsements including judges & law enforcement
  • Former district attorneys Leo Himmelsbach and George Kennedy
  • San Jose POA, Sheriff Laurie Smith
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Official Ballot Statement submitted to the Elections Official
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.vanesszecherforjudge.com
E-mail: vanessa@vanessazecherforjudge.com


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