“Although I am a criminal defense attorney, I am vocally supporting Deb in her campaign to become our State Attorney because I truly believe that she represents the values of our community.
Anyone who has ever seen Deb in action as a prosecutor is immediately familiar with her authentic, genuine, and relentless commitment to protecting our community by both passionately and fairly enforcing our laws.
While I have personally experienced Deb to be an extremely formidable, knowledgable, and aggressive opponent in the courtroom over the past 15 years, I have also always observed Deb’s sincerity, professionalism, and integrity in ensuring that defendants’ constitutional rights are respected and that they are treated fairly as required by law.
Additionally, through my occasional role representing and advocating on behalf of the victims of serious crimes, I have also firsthand observed Deb’s care and concern in meaningfully communicating with victims to ensure their participation in and understanding of the criminal court process.
Undeniably, Deb consistently and uniformly treats every single person with whom she comes into contact- regardless of that person’s socioeconomic status, race, gender, or sexual orientation- with nothing less than the utmost respect.
Deb will be a credit to our community as the State Attorney for Orange and Osceola Counties.”
Deb will be a credit to our community as the State Attorney for Orange and Osceola Counties.”
– Whitney S. Boan Esq., Whitney S. Boan, P.A.
“I have known Deb since law school and can attest that she is an outstanding, brilliant and effective leader and of the highest integrity. The Ninth Circuit would be incredibly blessed to have her serve as its Sate Attorney.”
– JoAnn Guerrero, Esq. – Chaires, Brooderson & Guerrero
“I have known Deb Barra for a long time – over 13 years now as an attorney. She has the temperament, talent, experience and respect necessary to be an effective State Attorney. I grew up here in Orlando and this where I am raising my family. I went to high school here at Dr. Phillips – the same public high school Deb Barra attended, by the way. Go Panthers! This is our hometown. I choose Deb to be the one to lead this office and take on the enormous burden of protecting our community and keeping us all safe.”
– Thomas Feiter Esq. – Fighter Law
“I’ve known Deb Barra since she was born to Greatness. As a child, she always knew what she wanted and was not hesitant to show it. In High School, Deb decided to try out for the Basketball team, and practiced until she became almost perfect with Free Throws and 3 Pointers. She was Team Captain in her Senior year! In college, Politics became her Passion. She ended up Class President! In Law School, she Interned in the Prosecutor’s Office, and found her Career!. So to all who would dare challenge her, all I can say is, LOOK OUT! Love, Dad.”
– Francis Barra – Westgate Resorts – Sales
“After following Deborah’s career for several years, she is the one I want to be our State Attorney. She is level headed, well spoken and person of great integrity. I’ll be doing whatever I can to see that she gets elected.”
– Roberta Starr
“For years, I have listened to Deb relay her actions fighting for justice in the courtroom and outside. As you can tell from her day one press conference, she is energetic, driven, and passionate in protecting the great people of the Ninth Circuit of Florida. A vote for Deb is a vote of justice and safety.”
– Rob Browne
“I strongly endorse Deborah Barra to be the next State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit. I have known Deborah Barra since very early in her career as an Assistant State Attorney. We have had numerous cases together over the years where I was the defense lawyer and Ms. Barra was the prosecutor. I was an Assistant State Attorney in Orlando from 1979 – 1983, spending most of my time as the MBI Prosecutor. I worked on an almost daily basis with former State Attorney Lawson Lamar, when he was the Chief Assistant State Attorney, and former State Attorney Robert Egan and therefore I have firsthand knowledge of how a State Attorney’s Office is professionally run at the highest level possible. I am also a former Army Captain and taught Leadership to Army OCS candidates for many years. Based on this background, I can categorically state that Ms. Barra would absolutely, positively and unequivocally be an outstanding State Attorney. In addition to all of Ms. Barra’s other outstanding characteristics set forth by the earlier endorsers, with which I totally agree, Ms. Barra is a brilliant lawyer whose legal knowledge and understanding of the law is incomparable. Ms. Barra’s experience, demeanor, leadership skills and diligence/work ethic, are also incomparable and demonstrate that she would make an outstanding State Attorney. I have been practicing law in Central Florida since the late 1970’s and highly recommend that the voters elect Ms. Barra as the next State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit for Orange and Osceola Counties, Florida.”
– Neal T. McShane
“I have known Deborah for all of her 16 years as a prosecutor. She has a stellar reputation among judges, law enforcement and the defense bar. I have had numerous cases with her over the years and she has always been fair, reasonable and equitable when the case calls for it, and equally tough and zealous for victims and families on cases that demand justice. I even had the rare experience to sit as a juror on a case she prosecuted and saw first hand her skill and professionalism in action. I heartily endorse her for State Attorney.”
– Mark C. Bender Esq. Former President of CFACDL
“As a former Ninth Judicial Circuit Assistant State Attorney, former President of the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association, and a life long resident of Central Florida, I am excited about Deb becoming our next State Attorney! I have known and worked with Deb for over 10 years. Our work together has been with seeking justice for child victims of sex crimes as well as collaboration on Child Sexual Exploitation (Human Trafficking) cases. She is an outstanding attorney in the courtroom, a collaborative partner in the community and has a true heart for people. She believes in the core of our judicial system which is EQUAL justice under the LAW! I know her to be a woman of integrity, with a level temperament and great legal talent that will serve our community well as our next State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit!”
– Veraunda Jackson Esq. Former Ninth Judicial Circuit Assistant State Attorney
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- Francis Barra
- Whitney S. Boan, Esq.
- Mark C. Bender, Esq.
- Rob Browne
- Thomas Feiter, Esq.
- JoAnn Guerrero, Esq.
- Neal T. McShane, Esq.
- Roberta Starr
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ORGANIZATION/OCCUPATION
- Westgate Resorts, Sales
- Whitney S. Boan P.A.
- Former President of CFACDL
- Allied Universal
- Fighter Law
- Chaires, Brooderson & Guerrero
- McShane & McShane Law Firm
- Retired