San Diego County Superior Court - Judge, Office 18
Judge, Office 18 — San Diego County Superior Court
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Superior court judges preside over trial court cases, both civil and criminal. They hear witnesses' testimony and other evidence and decide cases by applying the law to the relevant facts.
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Roberta Winston
Consumer Anti-Fraud Attorney
Top 3 Priorities
- Justice requires that all parties be given the opportunity...
- Good decisions require a willingness to examine the...
- Judges must be especially aware of “unconscious bias”;...
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San Diego County Democratic PartyLawyers Club of San DiegoTodd Gloria, AssemblymemberNorth Chapter San Diego Veterans Democratic ClubInternational Association of Special Investigation UnitsSan Diego and Imperial Counties Labor CouncilDemocratic Club of Carlsbad OceansideSan Diego Democrats for EqualityRancho Bernardo Democratic ClubSan Marcos Democratic ClubBrian Maienschein, AssemblymemberToni G. Atkins, Senate President Pro TemporeChris Ward, San Diego CouncilmemberMark West, Imperial Beach CouncilmemberDr. Shirley Weber, AssemblymemberThe Honorable Judge Yuri Hoffman (ret.)The Honorable Judge James Mangione (ret.)The Honorable Judge Joel Pressman (ret.)
CJ Mody
Deputy District Attorney, County...
Top 3 Priorities
- Ensure public safety, faithfully adhere to our Constitution...
- Oversee a courtroom where everyone will be given the...
- Provide individuals with the incentive and desire...
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Summer Stephan - District Attorney, County of San DiegoJudge Jacqueline Stern - Judge Stern is the Judge retiring from Office 18The San Diego Union TribuneSan Diego County Deputy Sheriffs' AssociationSan Diego County Deputy District Attorneys' AssociationSan Diego Police Officers' AssociationSan Diego County Probation Officers' AssociationSan Diego County District Attorney Investigator's AssociationSan Diego Police Chiefs' and Sheriff's AssociationPORAC, San Diego & Imperial County ChaptersFraternal Order of Police - San Diego ChapterSan Diego City Schools Police Officers' AssociationSan Diego Harbor Police Officers' AssociationSan Diego American Asians for EqualityKorean American Bar Association of San DiegoPan Asian Lawyers of San DiegoFilipino American Lawyers of San DiegoSycuan Band of the Kumeyaay NationLocal 619 - Southwest Regional Council of CarpentersThe Lincoln Club of San Diego CountySan Diegans Against CrimeSouth Asian Bar Association - San DiegoJapanese American Bar AssociationCrime Victims United of CaliforniaCalifornia Women's Leadership AssociationOceanside Police Officers' AssociationNational City Police Officers' AssociationLa Mesa Police Officers' AssociationEscondido Police Officers' AssociationEl Cajon Police Officers' AssociationCoronado Police Officers' AssociationChula Vista Police Officers' AssociationCarlsbad Police Officers' AssociationCalifornia Police Chiefs' AssociationBill Gore - Sheriff, County of San DiegoKevin Faulconer - Mayor, City of San DiegoThe Honorable Margie G. 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Attorney at Law
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Justice requires that all parties be given the opportunity to be heard; to be treated fairly without regard to race, gender identity, religion, wealth or age.
- Good decisions require a willingness to examine the issue from every angle and gather relevant information to arrive at a fair and just outcome.
- Judges must be especially aware of “unconscious bias”; that is, inherent or learned stereotypes that affect our thinking. In order to truly be impartial, judges need to take stock of their own learned bias and guard against it affecting their judgm
Experience
Experience
Profession:Consumer Anti-Fraud Attorney
Consumer Anti-Fraud Attorney, Berger Kahn (1989–2019)
Civil Litigator, McCormick & MitchelI (1987–1989)
Judicial Law Clerk, Judge J. Charles Thompson (1986–1987)
Education
University of San Diego — Juris Doctorate, Law (1986)
Michigan State University — Bachelor's Degree, Social Science (1983)
Community Activities
Volunteer, Belmont Village Senior Center (2016–current)
Member, Lawyers Club of San Diego (2019–current)
Honoree, Top Lawyers of San Diego (2013–2019)
Participant, Run for the Hungry (2007–2018)
Volunteer, Salvation Army (2012–2017)
Biography
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Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
• Justice requires that all parties be given the opportunity to be heard; to be treated fairly without regard to race, gender identity, religion, wealth or age.
• Good decisions require a willingness to examine the issue from every angle and gather relevant information to arrive at a fair and just outcome.
• Judges must be especially aware of “unconscious bias”; that is, inherent or learned stereotypes that affect our thinking. In order to truly be impartial, judges need to take stock of their own learned bias and guard against it affecting their judgment.
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Policy Positions
— February 2, 2020 Roberta Winston for Judge 2020
Roberta explains her perspective rooted in fairness.
Policy Positions
— February 2, 2020 Roberta Winston for Judge
Roberta explains her perspective on justice that listens
Candidate Experience
— February 2, 2020 Roberta Winston for Judge 2020
Roberta gives a brief summary of her diverse legal experience
Candidate Contact Info
Deputy District Attorney, County of San Diego
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Ensure public safety, faithfully adhere to our Constitution and the rule of law, and maintain the integrity of our Courts.
- Oversee a courtroom where everyone will be given the opportunity to be heard, have equal access to justice, and be treated fairly, impartially, with dignity, and respect.
- Provide individuals with the incentive and desire to take responsibility for their actions and advantage of the resources available through our Collaborative Courts, in order to combat recidivism.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Deputy District Attorney, County of San Diego
Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County District Attorney's Office (2005–current)
Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County District Attorney's Office (2003–2005)
Teacher, Juvenile Court and Community Schools, County of San Diego (1997–1999)
Education
University of San Diego — Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law (2002)
University of San Diego — Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English & Political Science (1997)
Community Activities
Trustee - Board of Directors, Albert Einstein Academies (2009–2019)
Chair - San Diego County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team, San Diego County District Attorney's Office (2014–2019)
Chair - San Diego Children at Risk Committee Book Drive, San Diego County Bar Association (2007–2012)
Board Member, South Asian Bar Association (2008–2012)
Editorial Board Member, San Diego Lawyer Magazine (2009–2011)
