San Diego County (Kearny Mesa)
Career Highlights: Appointed to the San Diego County Superior Court by Gov. Gavin Newsom, February 2025; commissioner, San Diego County Superior Court, 2021-2025; deputy district attorney, San Diego, 2005-21; public defender's office, San Diego, 2001-05.
Law School: The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, Washington, D.C.
Career Highlights: Appointed to the San Diego County Superior Court by Gov. Gavin Newsom, February 2025; commissioner, San Diego County Superior Court, 2021-2025; deputy district attorney, San Diego, 2005-21; public defender's office, San Diego, 2001-05.
Law School: The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, Washington, D.C.
SAN DIEGO — In traffic court, Commissioner Chandra S. Reid understands she deals with a large number of people — mostly infractors — who have never faced the judicial system before.
“For some of them I am going to be the only contact,” Reid acknowledged, particularly when it comes to pro per defendants. “So I guess my role is helping to: No. 1, instill confidence in the judicial system.”
No. 2 is: “Ho... (continued)
