Candidate Statement
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE NO. 12
NAME: DEBRA CARRILLO
OCCUPATION: Deputy District Attorney
Law Enforcement's Choice!
Endorsed by Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, Santa Ana Police Chief Paul Walters and Mayor Miguel Pulido as well as working cops for my tough but fair, no-nonsense approach.
Judge James Gray, who is retiring from this office, endorses me. Dozens of Orange County Superior Court Judges endorse me. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Assemblyman Jose Solorio, Board of Supervisor Norby, Assemblyman Umberg (ret), Mayor Beth Krom and Councilperson Christina Shea of Irvine and Mayor Jane Egly of Laguna Beach endorse me.
I served our community for years as a police officer and was awarded an official commendation for gaining rapport with a hostile subject. I was on the first string pistol team at the California Police Olympics.
I prosecute major fraud and ID theft on the White Collar Crime task Force. During my 22 year legal career my cases have included attempted homicides and gang crimes. I’ve tried over 100 jury trials. I worked for a major civil law firm. I taught advanced trial advocacy at my alma mater: USD School of Law.
As a committed member of this community, and mother of two children, my top priority as judge will be to protect our families from crime and violence.
I ask for your vote.