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Community Endorsements
"In this day and age of political wrongdoing and scandal, it is so refreshing to find a Public Servant that is genuine and honest, works hard for the values of the DA's office. Jay has stood next to one of Santa Clara County's best District Attorney's, Jeff Rosen. After many terms with the DA's office, Jay is more than ready to be a Judge and continue the great work for the Justice System."
- Swanee Edwards
"As a former judge, I know what it takes to be an excellent jurist and Jay checks all the boxes."
- Honorable James Kleinberg, retired
"I'm endorsing Jay for Judge because he is so qualified."
- Former California State Senator Elaine Alquist
"Jay has the courage to do the right thing. He will serve the public well with integrity, fairness, and uphold the diverse values here in Silicon Valley."
- George Tran
"I served 5 elected terms as Napa County District Attorney from 1999 to 2016 and had the great pleasure to work with Jay as the Assistant District Attorney for Santa Clara County. Jay's ethical character, calm demeanor, intelligence and experience have prepared him to be an excellent jurist."
- Former Napa County District Attorney Gary Lieberstein
"He has the right judicial temperament and will be fair to all litigants in court."
- Nana Knight
"Jay is fair, a strong leader, experienced, and understands the law."
-Tory Polin
"Jay’s integrity, temperament and experience make him an excellent choice for judge."
- Barbara Marshman
"He's a talented and experienced professional whom I've known for decades and trust his knowledge, fairness, sense of justice and already has the requisite judicial demeanor."
- Judith Kleinberg
"Jay is experienced, hard working, and fair - Jay will do a great job!"
- Paula Canny
"I had the opportunity to work with Jay at the DA’s Office. I found him to be a man of integrity and honor. I know that would be part of his platform as judge too. He is the right choice for Santa Clara County. I am truly pleased to have the opportunity to endorse him for this office."
- John McMullen
"Jay has a career embodying compassion, fairness and insight. He will make a great judge."
- David Angel
I've handled cases with over a hundred judges during my career and I know it is not an easy job. I am endorsing Jay because I have no doubt that Jay will make an extraordinary judge."
- Hon. James Leonard, Retired
"Jay has always been a champion for doing the right thing. He has advocated for all victims of crime and has a special insight into how to make the justice system work for all. There is no better person to be in this position."
- Natasha Powers
"He is an honest and open-minded Attorney and would make an excellent Judge who would represent the people in the Judicial System fairly."
- Ray McCasland
"Jay has a true sense of fairness and integrity that this county needs now more than ever."
- Michael Paez
"Jay Boyarsky has a strong sense of justice. Having worked with him for thirty years, we know he always puts victims first. That's why he will be an outstanding judge."
- Steve Slack
"I've known Jay personally and professionally for over 20 years. He is smart, hardworking and passionate about justice.
I've seen him solve countless problems and make hard decisions. He has done so with care, reason and empathy. All of these traits will make him a great judge.
I've handled cases with over a hundred judges during my career and I know it is not an easy job. I am endorsing Jay because I have no doubt that Jay will make an extraordinary judge."
- Hon. James Leonard, Retired
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