Greg Strickland biography

Age:

Occupation:

Prosecutor

Political experience:

Kings County District Attorney 95-98

Family:

I have been married for 23 years to my wife, Mary, who was born and raised in Hanford, along with my two daughters, Katie and Megan. Katie is a 2008 graduate of UCLA and will be attending UCLA Law School in the fall. Megan will graduate from Hanford High School this June and attend UC Merced as an undergraduate in the fall.

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Endorsements:

In order to be totally unbiased, I have purposefully not sought endorsements. The role of a judge is to act independently of political concerns, which would be impossible if individuals or groups appear before a judge who was endorsed by the individuals or groups. A judge must be completely unbiased and treat all people equally. Justice must be completely blind without regard to politics and political position. I am endorsed by numerous voters of Kings County who want a change in the present court system and have requested that I run for office. I am also endorsed by the people most important to me: my wife and my two daughters.

Why are you running?:

Kings County needs a tough but fair judge to stem the tide of gang violence plaguing law enforcement. My 5 years at LAPD as a criminalist working the streets at crime scenes and lab work (CSI) has provided me with on the job experience to appreciate the hard work of law enforcement. I have been a military reserve officer for 25 years and a prosecutor for 27 years.

The above experience provides me with the necessary criminal law experience to protect the people of Kings County. As a military reserve officer, I have been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal as well as many others.

I am a California Bar Certified criminal law specialist, a prosecutor with over 200 jury trials, and judicial experience acquired in the military. My experience contains much more breath and spectrum of cases than my opponent. I have prosecuted all cases, from driving under the influence to murder. Also, my years in the military have provided a wide spectrum of experience and knowledge that will help me connect and understand the lives of military personnel who work and reside in Kings County.

I intend to expedite court cases, protect victims, show consideration for witnesses, and protect the citizens of Kings County.

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