I am running for Judge because the bench requires more than legal knowledge; it requires a deep-rooted commitment to the people it serves. My family has spent 140 years building and working in this community. I was raised in downtown San Jose and have witnessed firsthand the complex realities and challenges different members of our community face. I believe that the law must be applied fairly and equitably to protect the rights of all community members.

True justice requires a judge who understands the complex realities of our diverse neighborhoods—someone who is committed to the safety of our families while ensuring that the legal system operates with the understanding that not everyone in our community is equally situated, which directly impacts access, fairness and justice. I am running for judge to bring that balanced, real-world perspective to the bench.

In my career in public service, I have been dedicated to the rule of law—ensuring that the legal process is followed rigorously, that victims are heard, and that the constitutional rights of every individual are protected. I will ensure a level playing field for all and never forget the human impact of the decisions made in a courtroom.

My family’s history in San Jose dates back to 1880. My great-great-grandfather, Henry Young, was a farmer and a U.S. Postman in Campbell. My other great-great-grandfather, Emmanuel, was an Italian immigrant who sold vegetables from a cart and lost everything in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. He moved his family to San Jose with nothing but the drive to rebuild. That spirit of grit is the foundation of my public service.

My great-grandfather, Vic Corsiglia Sr., was a self-made laborer who unionized his fellow workers to create the San Jose Scavengers. Despite never attending college, he served on the local Water Board and was one of seven founders of the Santa Clara University Bronco Bench. He believed all people deserved respect, to be treated fairly, and that we are here to help each other. 

My grandmother, Joan, was a nurse and the daughter of a dairy farmer. She raised her children in downtown San Jose on South 16th Street. She was a founding member of the Campus Community Association, served on the board to create the Guadalupe River Park, and served as an aide to Mayors Janet Gray Hayes (the first female mayor of a major city) and Susan Hammer.

Naturally shy, she forced herself to speak up on issues of public safety and urban revitalization because the community mattered more than her comfort. It is because of her that I left a corporate law firm in Palo Alto to become a criminal prosecutor. She taught me that both kindness and persistence are required to improve the city and county we call home.

My grandfather practiced medicine here for 62 years—a service so impactful it was read into the Congressional Record. The Mercury News described him as a "throwback" who represented the civic soul of the city. He served on the San Jose Arts Commission and chaired the Santa Clara County Mental Health Board. He practiced until age 85, famously refusing to give up his pager because he believed a doctor should always be on duty. In the 1950s, he protested racial discrimination in local social clubs and was banned for life for his stance. He taught me that doing the right thing is non-negotiable.

My mother attended San Jose High School and dedicated her career as a social worker for the San Jose Unified School District. Making house calls to support children facing dependency and abuse, she saw firsthand the challenges facing our most vulnerable families. Later, while I was in High School, she went to medical school in Chicago and is now a physician focused on geriatric care. From her, I learned that the legal system must remain accessible and fair, ensuring that the rights of all citizens—regardless of their circumstances—are protected.

After six years at a global law firm in Palo Alto, I felt a calling to return to my roots. I chose to follow my family’s path of service, leaving the private sector to work directly for our community as a criminal prosecutor.

Today, I work just miles from the downtown neighborhood where I was raised, and where my 95-year-old grandfather still resides. It is a privilege to serve this community every day, and I would be honored to continue that service in a new capacity—as a Judge of the Superior Court. I humbly ask for your support.