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 Runoff Election 11/06/2012 
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Jim Miller
 
160,115 votes
38.0%
- Occupation: Attorney/Arbitrator
 - I am the only candidate who has experience as a Judge Pro Tem,
 - has trial experience in both Criminal and Civil Trial as well as Family Law experience,
 - and has trial experience in both State and Federal Courts.
 - I am a true local candidate, my family has been in San Diego for 80 years, I am a San Diego State Alumni (Business degree) and Thomas Jefferson School
 - of Law (Juris Doctorate degree).   I am married and the father of 4.  Please see my full credentials on my website: http://www.jimmillerforjudge.com
  
Priorities:
- Violent Criminals and Sexual Predators will punished to the full extent of the law. Weak plea bargains from the DA's office will not be accepted.
 - Both sides in Civil and Family Law cases will be heard.  Everyone will have their day in court.
 - Frivolous lawsuits/lawsuit abuse will not be tolerated in my court.  The courts serve the people, not vice versa.
  
 
Robert O Amador
 
141,008 votes
33.5%
- Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
 - I am a veteran Deputy District Attorney with more than 29 years of experience as a prosecutor in the San Diego County District Attorney's Office.
 - I have real trial experience with over 100 jury trials and over 250 juvenile trials. I tried my first murder case in 1986 and completed a capital case
 - in 2008.  That defendant now sits on death row.  I have protected the citizens of San Diego from dangerous felons, gang members, drug dealers and
 - other criminals. I graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1982. I have taught law enforcment and prosecutors for over 15 years.
 - I ran the J.U.D.G.E. task force for 12 years. I have been married for 34 years and have raised my two children and two foster children.
 - Visit my website at http://www.amadorforjudge.com to read more and to see a full list of endorsements
  
Priorities:
- Protecting the citizens of San Diego from criminals has been and will be my priority. Victim's rights will receive the highest priority
 - Maintaining the integrity of all court proceedings so that justice can be achieved in all types of proceedings for all participants
 - Courtroom efficiency must be given a high priority.
  
George F. Schaefer
 
120,297 votes
28.5%
- Occupation: Deputy City Attorney
 - Former District Attorney
 - Past President, Deputy City Attorneys Association of San Diego
 - Member, San Diego County Bar Association's Appellate Court Committee
 - Member, San Diego County Bar Association's Labor and Employment Section
 - 112 Jury Trials
 - BA in Political Science with Honors; JD
  
Priorities:
- Supports a Strong, Independent Judiciary
 - Supports Protecting the Rights of Citizens to Equal and Impartial Justice
 - Supports Safeguarding the Right of Citizens to Their Day in Court
  
  
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Official Information 
 
- Superior Court organization, County of San Diego 
  
Nonpartisan Information
 
- San Diego County Bar Association Judicial Evaluations
 - San Diego County Bar Association Ratings for Judicial Candidates in the June Primary Election
  
News and Analysis
UT San Diego
 
East County Magazine
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