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Monday, May 20, 2013

Common Pleas Court - May 2013


 Court of Common Pleas - May 2013



Bob Sambroak

Website:       www.sambroak4judge.com / also Facebook page

Hometown:   Millcreek Township

Current Job:  First Assistant District Attorney for Erie County

Endorsements:  District Attorney Jack Daneri, Pennsylvania State Police Swanson Memorial Lodge 48, and Erie County FOP William Tyler Memorial Lodge No. 64.

Pro-Life? Yes. He is the only candidate to respond to People for Life’s survey.

Comments:     There is no doubt Bob is an experienced attorney. He has over 30 years of courtroom experience. I like his description of what a “truly great judge” should be on his website.

                        Website Quote: “…they (Judges) must be tough on crime, particularly violent crimes involving guns and child victims…” / He has been the voice for victims of domestic abuse and sex offenders.
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Joe Walsh
                      
Website:      www.joewalshforjudge.com / also Facebook page

Hometown: Erie, PA

Current Job: Practicing law at Shapira, Hutzelman, Berlin, Ely, Smith & Walsh

Endorsements: Erie County Democratic Party, Erie Mayor Joyce Savocchio, and retired State Rep. John Hornaman

Pro-Life? Yes?? He didn’t reply to the People for Life survey but he did reply to my email stating he and his wife are members of People for Life.

Comments: Joe is the only candidate who is a veteran, and he actively supports our veterans. His website is the most detailed. I like his “Why am I running for judge?” and “Why should you vote for me?” sections on his website.

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Jamie Mead

Website:        www.jamiemeadforjudge.com

Hometown:   Fairview, PA

Current Job:  Lawyer at the Mead Law Firm which specializes in criminal defense as well as civil and municipal legal representation.

Endorsements: n/a

Pro-Life? Unknown. He didn’t answer the People for Life survey.

Comments: Jamie comes across as an experienced attorney and a caring family man. He has a great story but I really haven’t seen any statements portraying a strong concern for crime victims.
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Bill Kelly Jr.

Website:         I couldn’t find one but he does have a Facebook page

Hometown:    Fairview, PA

Current Job:   Lawyer at his own private practice

Endorsements: n/a

Pro-Life? Unknown. He didn’t reply to the People for Life survey.

Comments: There isn’t as much information available about Bill Kelly Jr. except for the Times News article. It is interesting that his sister is already an Erie County Judge. Kelly has said "I don't think voters should support me because of Libby's position nor do I think it is a strike against me."



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