“It’s time for an innovative public safety professional who understands that innovative strategies come from being in the trenches. Gerald has not only been in the trenches, he has helped dig most of those trenches…It’s time for a change in our county attorney. Gerald Richard is the right leader at the right time to accept this challenge.”
-Dan Saban, Democratic candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff

“Gerald Richard is someone who will go after the bad guys. And what is even more important, he doesn’t define judges, newspapers or his critics as the bad guys.”

-Paul Johnson, former Phoenix Mayor

“Gerald has integrity of the highest level and an unmatched dedication to law enforcement and the justice system.”
-Jason Schechterle, Phoenix PD (ret.)

“I know that he has the sensitivity and the balance, the judgment, the goodwill to accomplish what needs to be accomplished in this county, which is to jail the crooks and make this county safe for all of us again.”
-Alfredo Gutierrez, activist, radio host and former state senator

“Passionate, caring about the community, and I think the best word that describes Gerald Richard is genuine.”
-Mary Jo West, former newscaster

“He is a man of high integrity, high ethics and always maintains the public trust in all that he does.”
-Carol Coles Henry, former Phoenix Equal Opportunity Director

“The right man for the job.”
-Dennis Garrett, former DPS Director and Phoenix Police Chief