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San Diego County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Superior Court Judge; County of San Diego; Office 25 Voter Information

Full Term.

Results as of Jan 14 5:14pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Robert O Amador Click here for more information about this candidate 538,854 votes 59.3%

  • 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.
Jim Miller Click here for more information about this candidate 370,195 votes 40.7%
  • 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.

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  Official Information

Superior Court; San Diego County Web Page
News and Analysis

North County Times

San Diego County Bar Association

2012 Judicial Candidate Ratings
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