This is an archive of a past election.
See http://www.smartvoter.org/ca/scl/ for current information.
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
 Smart Voter Lane Liroff

Candidate for
Judge - Superior Court; County of Santa Clara; Office 8

[photo]
The information on this page is provided by the candidate.
The LWV neither supports nor opposes any political party or candidate.
Campaign Web Site
Website
Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
  • A veteran homicide prosecutor with more than 30 years experience and a law school professor for 18 years.
  • Endorsed by 60+ Superior Court Judges and Commissioners, District Attorney Dolores Carr and Sheriff Laurie Smith.
  • Former staff attorney for Attorney General Janet Reno, consulting on the prosecution of federal murder cases.
  • Highest rating for legal ability and ethics. Named Outstanding Prosecutor by the Santa Clara County District Attorney
  • Honored by the San Jose Police Department when named winner of their Excellence in Prosecution Award.
  • Contributing author for 7 books on ethics, criminal law, trial procedures and evidence.
Click here for More Biography
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Follow the law and reach a fair result in every case
  • Treat every litigant, attorney and juror with dignity and respect
  • Maintain the highest standards for integrity and fairness
Questions on Issues

The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Lane Liroff
Click here for Candidate Answers
Key Endorsements
  • District Attorney Dolores Carr and Sheriff Laurie Smith
  • 60+ Superior Court Judges and Court Commissioners
  • San Jose Mercury and Santa Clara Country Bar Association
Click here for More Endorsements
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.laneliroff4judge.com
E-mail: ljliroff@aol.com


Feedback to Candidate || All Candidates this Contest
Santa Clara Home Page || Statewide Links || About Smart Voter

The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any candidate or political party.
Statements have not been checked for accuracy by the League of Women Voters. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected.
Created from information supplied by the candidate: November 4, 2008 15:02
Smart VoterTM   <http://www.smartvoter.org/>
© Copyright. League of Women Voters of California Education Fund   http://ca.lwv.org