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About this office
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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Marin Independent Journal newspaperEvery endorsing Marin Superior Court Judge including retiring judge Faye D'OpalI have the unanimous endorsement of all County of Marin Board of Supervisors.Association of Latino Marin AttorneysMarin County Women LawyersMarin Democratic PartyMarin County Democratic PartyJustice Maria Rivera, Court of Appeal, First DistrictMarin County Superior Court Richard Breiner (Ret.)Marin County Superior Court Judge Mark TalamantesMarin County Superior Court Judge Verna AdamsMarin County Superior Court Judge Roy ChernusMarin County Superior Court Judge Beverly WoodMarin County Superior Court Judge Geoff HowardJustice Therese Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District
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Hon Julie Conger, California Superior Court JudgeFiona Ma, California Board of EqualizationPat Eklund, Mayor of NovatoErin Tollini, Mayor of TiburonFord Greene, Mayor of San AnselmoDan Vasquez, Warden of San Quentin State Prison (Ret.)
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My Top 3 Priorities
To ensure that everyone has an equal voice in the courtroom
To support access to seniors, educate our youth on the dangers of substance abuse and ensure cultural competency in the courtroom.
To strengthen and support restorative justice where appropriate.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Deputy County Counsel, County of Marin, Judge Pro Tem
Senior Deputy County Counsel, County of Marin (2006–current)
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My Top 3 Priorities
Provide a neutral forum for the resolution of legal disputes
Treat all parties respectfully
Run the courtroom efficiently
Experience
Experience
Profession:Deputy Public Defender
Deputy Public Defender, County of Marin (2003–current)
Public Defender, Lake County Indigent Defense Services (2001–2003)
Associate, Donahue, Gallagher, Woods and Wood, LLC Oakland, CA (1999–2001)
Associate, Kerstetter & Rillo, LLC San Francisco (1997–1999)
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School — J.D. (current)
University of Wisconsin, Madison — M.A., philosophy (1994)
University of Oregon — B.A., philosophy, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa (1990)
Community Activities
Lecturer in Law, Alliant International University (2013–2014)
