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Santa Clara County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
Smart Voter Diane Ritchie, Esq.

Candidate for
Judge - Superior Court; County of Santa Clara; Office 8

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Attorney/Mediator, Santa Clara County
  • I am an experienced trial attorney and mediator with a demonstrated history of handling difficult cases for 27 years.
  • As a Deputy District Attorney, I prosecuted criminals including child molesters in Santa Clara County.
  • I have handled more than a thousand cases including hundreds of bench and jury trials and served as temporary judge in Superior Court.
  • My broad experience with both civil and criminal law make me uniquely qualified to be a Superior Court judge.
  • I have represented clients in many areas of law from employment law and discrimination, to family law, real estate, and personal injury,
  • I have taught law at high technology companies, universities, and law schools. As a mediator, I successfully help people resolve legal disputes.
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Help people resolve disputes quickly.
  • Treat people fairly and with respect. Make sure people understand the law that applies to their case.
  • Protect our community.
Questions on Issues

The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Diane Ritchie, Esq.
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Key Endorsements
  • Dolly Sandoval, Mayor of Cupertino
  • Manuel Valerio, Former Mayor of Sunnyvale
  • Police Detective Melissa Centeno
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.dianeritchieforjudge.com
E-mail: dritchieandassociates@yahoo.com

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