Letter: Support Cardamone

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 8, 2019

I am writing to ask readers to support Andrea Cardamone for judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas on election day, Nov. 5. Andrea is one of only two candidates in the race (along with Charles Gaza) who was rated “Qualified” by the Chester County Bar Association. She is the only candidate in the race endorsed by all three major law enforcement associations. Andrea is a brilliant lawyer, a woman of the highest integrity, and an experienced trial lawyer. Her first job out of Harvard Law School (magna cum laude) in 1999 was working for Dechert, a large international law firm, where I was a partner.

Andrea took a nearly 70 percent pay cut to join the Chester County District Attorney’s office because she wanted to make a difference in the world. During the last 17 years, Andrea has handled all sorts of criminal cases, including some of the most difficult and serious prosecutions the DA’s office has handled. You can learn more about her at her campaign’s website, andreacardamoneforjudge.com.

Andrea has exactly the kind of jury trial experience needed in a judge of the Court of Common Pleas. The first time I visited her office in the Justice Center, years ago, I noticed a sign on the wall: “THE RIGHT THING, THE RIGHT WAY, FOR THE RIGHT REASON.” That is exactly how she lives her life. Please consider giving her your vote on Nov. 5.