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Theo K. Stamos (D)
About The Candidate
- Office Sought: Commonwealth's Attorney
- Occupation: Chief deputy commonwealth's attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church.
- Web site: http://www.theostamos.com/
- E-mail address: info@theostamos.com
Education
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BA, journalism, political science, Northern Illinois University; JD, American University School of Law.
Offices and positions held
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Virginia State Bar Judicial Nominating Committee, 2011; VSB Standing Commission on Legal Ethics, 2008-present; VSB Executive Committee, 2007-10; VSB Council, 2003-09; Arlington County Bar Association board of directors, 1995-99; Arlington Traditional School PTA Board, 2003-05; Swanson Middle School PTA, 2006-09; Yorktown H.S. PTA, 2007-present; Offender Aid and Restoration Board of Directors, 1992-94.
On the Issues
What is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
A growing problem is the use of the Internet as a tool of sexual exploitation of minors. Our office will continue to work closely with law enforcement to prosecute Internet predators and others who seek to prey on the young and the vulnerable. Additionally, efforts to reduce the size of the judiciary in Arlington County could seriously hamper the administration of both criminal and civil cases, as well as frustrate efforts to develop an Arlington-styled drug court. I also believe we need more resources to deal with juvenile crime.
Why should voters elect you?
As a prosecutor for nearly 25 years, I have the experience, the judgment, the passion and the ability to do this job.
