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Retired El Dorado Superior Court Judges Eddie Keller and Thomas Smith have endorsed Joseph Hoffman for judge. They join local Superior Court judges Douglas Phimister and Daniel Proud, District Attorney Vern Pierson, sheriff’s deputies and leading victims’ rights groups.
“This is an important judicial race, the likes of which I have never seen in our county until now,” said Keller. “Without reservation, I believe Joe Hoffman is the best choice for judge. His integrity, numerous accomplishments in our courts and unmatched respect from top members of our legal community are telling. Joe will make a great judge.”
The only candidate endorsed by local prosecutors, deputies, DA investigators and court clerks, Hoffman has handled hundreds of cases in El Dorado County since founding his private law practice in 1995. He has also served as an El Dorado County Superior Court judge pro tem since 2001, and as a local private judge sought by both sides for fair and prompt rulings.
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What a bumOctober 18, 2012 - 6:58 pm
The only judges endorsing this guy are either retired or retiring after their term ends. These bozos have nothing to lose by endorsing this bum - they're just repaying old favors from the good ole boys that got them into their offices in the first place.
Paula SpringerOctober 19, 2012 - 9:42 am
Yes, i'ts sad the "hang em'" trend continues. It's time to change things up and bring forth more FAIR treatment to not only our youth & young adults but to all.... A good listner, that will actually CONSIDER THE OTHER SIDE AND STAND IN THEIR SHOES even IF the outcome might not always be exactly as we hope. Also to know our opinions were heard & considered and not simply dismissed because of the judges "personal beliefs" or opinion --one with some compassion that's not just out for a political future, or to act as a puppet for the DA. Someone with some years working with and FOR our YOUTH, AND young adults, understanding their naive nature, despite their age. Not someome that thinks being a soccer coach and insisting his personal advice on raising kids to his clients is a pre-requsite for an a elected judge. Please join me and support change and more so OUR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS of today, they deserve a chance --vote Stracner NOT Hoffman.
Jim RiordanOctober 19, 2012 - 12:32 pm
To "What a Bum". . .Finally a hidden coward that actually uses a fake name to correctly identify themself. How refreshing. All the sitting judges endorsing Joe Hoffman are upstanding good men. To characterize them as anything other is just BS. And then to talk about "good ole boys" when Mr. Stracener was a last minute political favor from a sellout movie star is a joke. Anyone wonder why Mr. Hoffman's signs were the last to appear? . . It is because he asked for property owners permission before simply sticking them in the dirt without asking. I'll take the sitting judges word since I have personally seen them at work, regardless if they plan to retire or not. I urge you to vote for integrity. Vote for Joe Hoffman.
Edh MomsOctober 19, 2012 - 1:06 pm
Funny you still continue to mention the subject of signs. Funny no one ever mentions that for the primary election, Hoffman had his signs up EVERYWHERE - and without approval. All over the CSD, on development posts....So please. Give this one a rest Jim.
Edh MomsOctober 19, 2012 - 1:09 pm
Oh! I forgot to mention.....Hoffman sure got it in the face when Congressman Tom McClintock showed his support for Judge Stracener's campaign by endorsing him publicly at the Tea Party meeting in EDH. Sorry Hoffman....your endorsements just cannot compete with THE JUDGE.
samOctober 20, 2012 - 4:00 am
Killer Keller. He is still lurking in the shadows? Crooked ex-Judge.