Background
My experiences in life and the legal community of Santa Cruz have prepared me well for the position of judge. I have exhibited deep commitment and tireless dedication to every member of our community over the past four decades; a trait that is crucial to our judgeship. Through my long tenure in our justice system, I have showed the utmost respect for the courts and I intend to bring that level of integrity to the bench.
• 35 year resident of Santa Cruz County
• 35 years in Santa Cruz County Courts, 30 years as a trial attorney
• 1974 graduate of Merrill College, UCSC
• 1977 graduate of Santa Clara University Law School
• 1973-1978 - Investigator for Santa Cruz Public Defender's Office
• 1978-1989 - Staff Attorney for Santa Cruz Public Defender's Office; Senior Trial Attorney at time of departure
• 1989-1994 - Partner in Law Firm of Wright and Wallraff providing conflict criminal legal services for Santa Cruz county
• 1995-present - Private practice, sole practitioner; focus on administrative and criminal law. Experience includes family law, personal injury, contract and appellate court cases
• Mentor of many
• Married for 37 years to wife Rita
• Proud father of five outstanding children
• Lifelong Democrat
Community Service:
• 1972-1974 - Chairman, Student American Red Cross
• 1974-1978 - Preceptor, Merrill College
• 1975 - Live Oak Little League Coach
• 1980-1999 - Coach, Scotts Valley Little League and Scotts Valley Girl's Softball
• 1999-2007 - Parent Booster Club: Vice President of Athletics, Harbor High School; Annual Golf Tournament Director 2000-2007
• 1998-2007 - Voice of Harbor High School
• 1989-2007 - Volunteer at Harbor High School
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