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Timothy J. Staffel
67205 votes
64.66%
- Occupation: Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge 1998 - Present
 - Law partner, private practice, Moomau & Staffel, 1987 - 1998
 - Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, 1992 - 1998
 - California Coastal Commission Member, 1994 - 1998
 - Associate Attorney, Borton, Petrini & Conron, 1985 - 1986
 - J.D. University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
 - B.A. San Diego State University
  
Priorities:
- Experienced, Qualified and Dedicated
 - "Keep a hard working Judge working for us"
 - A Strong and Diverse Professional and Legal Background
  
Annette G. "Suzie" Sato
36412 votes
35.03%
- Occupation: Attorney - Private Practice  1984 - Present
 - Judge Pro-Tempore, Lompoc Superior Court 1988 - Present
 - Judge Pro-Tempore, Santa Maria Superior Court 1997 - Present
 - Private Practice Attorney, Family Law, Civic/Criminal Law, Estate Planning
 - District Attorney's Office, Deputy District Attorney
 - Appointed by Judges to represent children in custody cases
 - Business Law Teacher - Allan Hancock College - 4 years
  
Priorities:
- I will be a fair and knowledgeable judge.
 - I will treat all who come into my courtroom with respect.
 - I will listen equally to all sides.
  
  
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