Michael J. Sullinger is uniquely qualified to be a Judge. His diverse law enforcement background, his years in private practice and his deep understanding of our local Sutter County community makes him the ideal candidate for the job.


Born and raised in Sutter County and a resident of Yuba City, this is where he has lived his life, raised his family and practiced law. By casting your vote for Michael J. Sullinger on June 5th, 2012, you will bring fairness, experience, and efficiency to the Sutter County Court System.


 

EDUCATION:

 

1963-1966 Yuba Community College - Social Sciences, AA degree

1966-1975 Various college and university courses / professional law enforcement

                    development courses

1975-1977 University of San Francisco - Social Sciences, Bachelor’s Degree

1988-1992 Cal Northern School of Law - Juris Doctor, Class Valedictorian

 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

 

- Former member Marysville Lions Club, past president

- Former member Sutter County Juvenile Justice Commission

- Youth Soccer Coach

- Active in various other community activities

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE:

 

- Yuba County Sheriff 1966-1968 Reserve Deputy Sheriff

- Yuba County 1968-1972 Deputy Sheriff, civil, bailiff to Judge Schoenig, jail, patrol

- Kwajalien Missile Range 1972-1974, Captain Law Enforcement and

                    Security, Investigations

- Yuba Community College 1974-1979 Chief of Campus Police Department

- Yuba County 1979-1989 Deputy Sheriff final rank of sergeant, patrol, patrol

                    supervisor, jail supervisor, records and dispatch supervisor, detective,

                    supervisor of boat patrol and search and rescue, background

                    investigations for new hires, and internal investigations of complaints

                    of officer misconduct.

 

PROFESSIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE:

 

- Nearly 20 years of experience as a private practice attorney. Practicing in a variety

                    of areas of the law including: criminal matters, general civil litigation,

                    personal injury, business litigation, probate matters, dependency

                    matters, juvenile delinquency matters and Federal criminal matters.

                    He has also served as a court appointed arbitrator.

 


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One major theme about the courts is the refrain “I didn’t get to tell my side.”

 

Having learned from two decades in law enforcement and nearly two decades as an attorney that citizens appearing before the court primarily want, no matter the outcome, to feel like they were able to present their side and that their views were heard and considered, whether voiced through counsel or themselves.  Michael J. Sullinger has developed a unique insight into that desire and will strive to ensure that all appearing before him will leave the courtroom, knowing that they, and their view of the matter, were heard and considered.

 

 

Many attorneys practice for years in specific legal niches, limiting their practices to two or three areas of representation.

 

Michael J Sullinger has for nearly two decades, practiced in a variety of areas of representation, including but not limited to, criminal matters, general civil litigation, personal injury, business litigation, probate matters, dependency matters, juvenile delinquency matters, Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Stock issuances and closings, Corporate representation, Bankruptcy representation debtor and creditor, Federal criminal matters, and as a court appointed arbitrator.

 

Combined with two decades as a professional peace officer, it is clear that Michael J. Sullinger has seen and experienced the justice system from many and varied perspectives that sets him apart from other candidates.


Michael J. Sullinger is the candidate that is prepared to take the bench now.

 

 

Government is in a time of shrinking budgets, a necessity, requiring examination and re-examination of the efficiency at which government services operate. This is as true of the judicial system as it is of all governmental services.

 

If you were to visit any courtroom and sit in on any non-trial calendar, you, as a casual on-looker might leave wondering if anything ever gets done, as you hear case after case being continued to a new date.

 

Michael J. Sullinger, appears in court on matters at least three days each week for non-trial appearances and is keenly aware of this perception. Court matters need to be timely moved to disposition as each handling of the files involves staff time and expense, not to mention time and expense associated with auxiliary court staff.

 

Michael J. Sullinger will examine and re-examine the practices of his Court and make adjustments to ensure maximum efficiency and maximum savings. Michael J. Sullinger will hold those appearing before him, counsel and parties alike, accountable for moving their matters to disposition as quickly and efficiently as possible while ensuring due process for all is preserved.

 


When asked, most people want a candidate that is qualified, experienced and has a unique understanding of the area and people in which they will be a judge. Michael J. Sullinger is from Suttter County. He was born and raised locally and raised his family in Yuba City. He has practiced law in Sutter County for the last 17 years.


Michael J. Sullinger is the only local candidate, who has both the qualifications and experience we need on the bench.