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LWV League of Women Voters of California
El Dorado County, CA November 5, 2002 Election
Smart Voter Douglas C. "Doug" Phimister

Candidate for
Superior Court Judge; County of El Dorado; Office 1

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Superior Court Referee
  • For the past two years I have served as El Dorado County Superior Court Referee hearing thousands of criminal and civil cases.
  • Since 1999 I have been appointed as a full time temporary judge.
  • As an attorney for over 30 years I have tried civil, criminal, juvenile delinquincy and dependency, and family law cases.
  • I have filed more than 900 civil lawsuits, tried more than 300 criminal and civil cases to jury verdict/and or judgment in all areas of the law.
  • I was the attorney for the El Dorado County Grand Jury in 1994/95. I have had more than 50 matters before the appellate courts and Supreme Court.
  • I have been appointed by the judges of this county in over 75 complex cases.
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Uphold justice through courage, fairness, and common sense.
  • Always remember that the Courts exist to serve the public.
  • Victim's rights shall be protected and strict consequences for criminal acts will be imposed.
Key Endorsements
  • Endorsed not only by retiring judges but by those who will remain.
  • By the vast majority of law enforcement agencies and crime victims groups.
  • Many of our elected officials and representatives.
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Campaign Contact Information
E-mail: marchelle@jps.net

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