Mr. Epstein told you that he is a ten year California lawyer. Let’s compare his experience at the DA’s Offices in Victorville and Fontana with what I did in those same 10 years.
· Led, with DDAs Sharon Caldwell, Ron Webster, Tom Colclough, and Reza Sadeghi, the longest special grand jury investigation into County government and gained special insights how the County government functions politically and bureaucratically. (August 1998-August 1999.)
· Ran the District Attorney’s Appellate Services Unit, supervised 3 lawyers, and mentored countless law clerks and young attorneys. Crafted various legal positions that took root in California case law. Appeared nearly all superior courts in the County of San Bernardino (1998-2004, 2007-to present.)
· Appeared nationally on “60 Minutes II” to discuss California’s Three Strikes Law.
· Was co-“Prosecutor of the Year” in 2002.
· Served on the CDAA Board of Directors (2003-2004).
· Suffered through an unlawful suspension and illegal termination (2004-2005). Spent 50 weeks separated without pay from my Office. Beat the County in a protracted civil service hearing. Obtained a settlement in the ensuing federal civil rights suit.
· Served as a labor rep to protect members of the union who might suffer a similar fate as I had. (2005-2008)
· Served as president of the association to pay it back for standing by me when I needed it. (2006-present)
I think you will agree that these experiences uniquely qualify me to understand the concerns of all of our membership.
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