- Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
- Graduated from St. Francis High School, Santa Clara University, and Santa Clara University School of Law
- Veteran prosecutor of 28 years, specialized in prosecuting rapes, child molests, elder abuse, and child and elder homicides.
- Held special assignment of commencing prosecution on all animal cruelty and neglect cases in the County.
- Director of the Law Clerk and College Internship Programs at the D.A.'s Office
- Received the Victim Advocate Award from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
- Currently on Motions Team ensuring valid convictions are not overturned on appeal.
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Serve our community with integrity, fairness, and efficiency.
- Treat all parties who come to court with dignity and respect.
- Support drug treatment programs and rehabilitation for low level, non-violent drug offenders.
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The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Cynthia A. Sevely
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- 47 Superior Court Judges/Commissioners (current/ret.)
- 12 Peace Officer Associations in the County, Sheriff Laurie Smith
- COPE: Elected Officials including Supervisors and Councilmembers
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