Nancy de la Pena

Assistant County Counsel              Nancy4Judge@gmail.com                www.Nancy4Judge.com             Age: 62

I will bring experience, integrity and diversity to the Santa Cruz County Superior Court. 

During my 34 years as both a Santa Cruz County Public Defender and an Assistant Santa Cruz County Counsel, I handled thousands of cases, including adult and juvenile criminal matters, child protective cases and gun violence restraining orders. These years of trial experience has taught me that listening and treating people with respect is vital in our system of justice. My commitment to honoring these values not only helps ensure I will be a fair and effective judge but has also led to endorsements from many people and groups who, as a lawyer, sat on the other side of the table from me in court.  

I will work hard, listen carefully, generate new ideas and serve our entire community. I have earned the respect, support and endorsement of numerous Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judges, California Assemblymember Mark Stone, Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart, members of both the Santa Cruz County Public Defender and the Santa Cruz County District Attorney, the Santa Cruz County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, and the Santa Cruz County Women’s Democratic Club.

Santa Cruz is my community. My wife, Janet, and I raised our two daughters in Santa Cruz, where I coached local girls’ soccer teams for ten years. I served on the Board of Directors of Familia Center, the Santa Cruz County Women Lawyers, and the Santa Cruz County Bar Association. 

I would be honored to receive your vote.