Experience, Intelligence, a Balanced View

“What a tremendous benefit it is for Santa Clara County to have someone running for DA who has significant experience within our legal-judicial system—not only in the DA’s Office, but also as a Superior Court Judge. She excelled in both roles and was assigned supervisory responsibility by both the DA and the Presiding Judge.

“She also has been acknowledged by the State Bar for her comprehensive knowledge of the law. She was selected as one of only 9 attorneys in the State of California responsible for developing questions for and supervising the grading of the California General Bar Examination.

“She has my wholehearted support. I think she will make a great District Attorney.”

Ann Miller Ravel
County Counsel
County of Santa Clara

Biographical Highlights

Superior Court Judge, 2000–present
• Supervising Judge, Unified Family Court (2005)
• Supervising Judge, Family Division (2002–2005)

District Attorney’s Office, 1985–2000
• Supervising Deputy, Sexual Assault Unit
• Sexual Offender Registration Unit—First Deputy DA in California
   to specialize in prosecuting sex offenders who fail to register with
   local authorities

Board of Reappraisers, State Bar of California (1991–2004)
• One of 9 attorneys in state developing questions for and
   supervising grading of the California General Bar Examination

Consultant, National Conference of Bar Examiners (1989–2004)
• Conducted workshops for bar examiners throughout the U.S. whose
   jurisdictions give multi-state essay and performance examinations

Private Practice, 1980–1985
• General Civil and Litigation, Criminal Defense