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— May 11, 2018 Candidate's Campaign
A personal reflection on why I am running to be the next elected Judge in Riverside County.
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Riverside County Superior Court - Judge, Office 2
Judge, Office 2 — Riverside 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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Tim Hollenhorst
Deputy District Attorney, County...
Top 3 Priorities
- My personal goal is to refocus sentencing in criminal...
- I will bring an advanced knowledge of trial practice,...
- I will promote an atmosphere of fairness, respect...
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Riverside County Supervisor Kevin JeffriesFormer Riverside County District Attorney Grover TraskRiverside Sheriffs’ AssociationPeace Officers Research Association of CaliforniaRiverside County Deputy District Attorneys' AssociationIndio Police Officers' AssociationBeaumont Police Officers' AssociationCorona Police Officers' AssociationRiverside Police Officers' AssociationRiverside County District Attorney Mike HestrinBanning Mayor Pro Tem Don PetersonJurupa Valley Mayor Michael GoodlandPerris Mayor Michael VargasHemet Mayor Michael PercifulSan Jacinto Mayor Crystal RuizCorona Mayor Karen SpiegelMurrieta Mayor Jonathan IngramMenifee Mayor Neil WinterIndio Mayor Michael WilsonLake Elsinore Mayor Natasha JohnsonRiverside Mayor Rusty BaileyJudge WIlliam BaileyJudge Roger LuebsJudge Jacqueline JacksonJudge James WarrenJudge Mark JohnsonJudge Michelle LevineJudge Rick ThierbachJudge Kira KlatchkoJudge Gail O'RaneJudge Chad FiretagJudge Chris HarmonJudge Dennis McConaghyJudge Mac FisherJudge Steve GallonJudge Angel BermudezJudge David GunnJudge Jeffrey PrevostJudge Chip MorganJudge Sunshine SykesJudge Sharon WatersJudge Bernard SchwartzJudge Jackson LuckyJudge Helio HernandezJudge Jorge HernandezRiverside County Public Defender Steve HarmonRiverside County Superior Court Presiding Judge Becky DuganA.C. JonesDarryl ExumDavid WohlDavid CantrellDave BristowVirginia BlumenthalDuane Roberts, Owner and CEO of the Historic Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
Shaffer Timothy Cormell
Attorney at Law
Top 3 Priorities
- As a Judge I will be committed to providing justice,...
- I am committed to the Constitution of the United States...
- I will work to assist individuals returning from military...
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Judge Kelly HansenJudge Dean BenjaminiJudge Suzanne ChoBlythe Police Officer's AssociationJudge Burke StrunskyJudge Charles KoosedJudge Harold HoppJudgeJohn MonterossoJudge Otis Sterrling, IIIChief of Police - Jeff Wade
Deputy District Attorney
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My Top 3 Priorities
- My personal goal is to refocus sentencing in criminal matters to once again make public safety a top priority. Sentences will be fair, but public safety will be my overriding concern.
- I will bring an advanced knowledge of trial practice, including proper utilization of juror's time, efficient use of county and state resources and an impartial evaluation of the evidence presented.
- I will promote an atmosphere of fairness, respect to all parties and the opportunity for every participant in the trial process to have a full and complete opportunity to present their case.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Deputy District Attorney, County of Riverside
Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County District Attorney's Office (2004–current)
Education
The University of Kansas School of Law — Juris Doctor, Law (2002)
The University of California at Santa Barbara — Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (1999)
Community Activities
Member, Riverside County Bar Association (2004–current)
Member, Riverside County Bar Association (2004–current)
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
- Riverside County Supervisor Kevin Jeffries
- Former Riverside County District Attorney Grover Trask
Organizations (7)
- Riverside Sheriffs’ Association
- Peace Officers Research Association of California
- Riverside County Deputy District Attorneys' Association
- Indio Police Officers' Association
- Beaumont Police Officers' Association
- Corona Police Officers' Association
- Riverside Police Officers' Association
Elected Officials (37)
- Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin
- Banning Mayor Pro Tem Don Peterson
- Jurupa Valley Mayor Michael Goodland
- Perris Mayor Michael Vargas
- Hemet Mayor Michael Perciful
- San Jacinto Mayor Crystal Ruiz
- Corona Mayor Karen Spiegel
- Murrieta Mayor Jonathan Ingram
- Menifee Mayor Neil Winter
- Indio Mayor Michael Wilson
- Lake Elsinore Mayor Natasha Johnson
- Riverside Mayor Rusty Bailey
- Judge WIlliam Bailey
- Judge Roger Luebs
- Judge Jacqueline Jackson
- Judge James Warren
- Judge Mark Johnson
- Judge Michelle Levine
- Judge Rick Thierbach
- Judge Kira Klatchko
- Judge Gail O'Rane
- Judge Chad Firetag
- Judge Chris Harmon
- Judge Dennis McConaghy
- Judge Mac Fisher
- Judge Steve Gallon
- Judge Angel Bermudez
- Judge David Gunn
- Judge Jeffrey Prevost
- Judge Chip Morgan
- Judge Sunshine Sykes
- Judge Sharon Waters
- Judge Bernard Schwartz
- Judge Jackson Lucky
- Judge Helio Hernandez
- Judge Jorge Hernandez
Individuals (9)
- Riverside County Public Defender Steve Harmon
- Riverside County Superior Court Presiding Judge Becky Dugan
- A.C. Jones
- Darryl Exum
- David Wohl
- David Cantrell
- Dave Bristow
- Virginia Blumenthal
- Duane Roberts, Owner and CEO of the Historic Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
Political Beliefs
Position Papers
Candidate Statement
Summary
Official Candidate Statement
Throughout my career I have successfully prosecuted murderers, violent gang members, child molesters, robbers, and identity thieves who prey upon Riverside County citizens. As your next Superior Court Judge, every defendant in my courtroom will receive fair and consistent application of the law. I will impose firm and appropriate sentences on convicted criminals. Every victim's voice will be heard.
The law enforcement community, including Riverside County Sheriffs' Association, Banning, Beaumont, Corona, Indio and Riverside Police Associations, Peace Officers' Research Association of California (PORAC) and Riverside County Deputy District Attorneys' Association, endorse my candidacy. I am law enforcement's choice.
Banning Police Chief Alejandro Diaz, District Attorney Mike Hestrin, Presiding Judge Becky Dugan, County Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, and Mayors Michael Perciful (Hemet), Michael Wilson (Indio), Natasha Johnson (Lake Elsinore), Neil Winter (Menifee), Jonathan Ingram (Murrieta), Michael Vargas (Perris), Karen Speigel (Corona) and Rusty Bailey (Riverside) are elected officials who endorse me.
My wife, a local elementary school teacher, and I are lifelong Riverside County residents who are committed to community service, including mentoring, charity fundraising, and youth sports.
Respectfully, I ask that you vote for Tim Hollenhorst for Riverside County Superior Court Judge.
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Candidate Contact Info
Criminal Justice Attorney
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My Top 3 Priorities
- As a Judge I will be committed to providing justice, fairness, and insuring public safety. That’s why I’m running to serve you as a Riverside County Superior Court Judge.
- I am committed to the Constitution of the United States and will faithfully uphold it and all our laws if honored to serve you as a Judge.
- I will work to assist individuals returning from military service with options, such as Veteran's Court, if they are in need of help because they have served our Country.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Attorney at Law
Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Shaffer Cormell (1991–current)
Education
Simon Greenleaf School of Law/Trinity University — Juris Doctor, Law (1991)
Who supports this candidate?
Featured Endorsements
- Judge Kelly Hansen
- Judge Dean Benjamini
- Judge Suzanne Cho
Organizations (1)
- Blythe Police Officer's Association
Elected Officials (5)
- Judge Burke Strunsky
- Judge Charles Koosed
- Judge Harold Hopp
- JudgeJohn Monterosso
- Judge Otis Sterrling, III
Individuals (1)
- Chief of Police - Jeff Wade
Videos (1)
Candidate Experience
Committee to Elect Shaffer Cormell Judge 2018 — April 15, 2018 Committee to Elect Shaffer Cormell Judge 2018
The people of Riverside County deserve a Judge who is committed to justice, integrity, fairness, and their safety. That’s why I’m running to serve you as a Riverside County Superior Court Judge.
I have served as an attorney for over 26 years and have a wide range of legal experience, practicing criminal, civil and family law. I have taught as a professor and am the only candidate who has served as a Judge Pro-Tem.
I am committed to the Constitution of the United States and will faithfully uphold it and all our laws if honored to serve you as a Judge.
