FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2015

Contact: Sara Kamiab

Phone: (858) 380-4923
E-mail: sara@hickeyforcityattorney.com

NEWS RELEASE

Robert Hickey Announces Candidacy for City Attorney

Endorsed by Sheriff Bill Gore
Robert Hickey, a veteran prosecutor for San Diego County District Attorneys Office, announced
on Tuesday his candidacy for City Attorney of San Diego.
Hickeys 21 year legal career includes leadership positions as the Assistant Chief of the Gang
Prosecution and the Major Narcotics Units. He received the 2011 Prosecutor of the Year award
for his successful prosecution of the notorious Dr. Js murders in Southeast San Diego where
two women were killed and a seven year old boy was severely wounded. Hickey spent eight and
a half years working with SDPD and his team in the DA's Gang Unit to solve the case and
convict the killer at trial.
In my career in both public and private practice, I am most proud of taking criminals off the
streets and bringing closure to the families of victims and the Southeast San Diego community,
says Hickey.
Hickeys experience managing criminal prosecutors is important for a City Attorney because
under Proposition 47, the City Attorneys office expects a 15% increase in prosecutions in the
Criminal Division. The Criminal Division is currently the largest division in the City Attorneys
office with approximately 130 employees.
Robert is an outstanding criminal and civil litigator who practices law with integrity and honor,
said Sheriff Bill Gore, who endorsed his candidacy upon announcement. I have seen Robert
lead complicated investigations and prosecutions. Most importantly I have seen Robert succeed
in leading a team of attorneys - something he will do well as San Diego City Attorney.
Hickey adds, San Diego needs an independent City Attorney who will provide the best,
unbiased legal guidance to the Mayor and City Council. My legal and management experience
make me the right candidate to lead San Diego forward.
Hickey lives in Point Loma with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he coaches Little
League and is a lifelong surfer.
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