She has a unique ability to combine a strong work ethic as well as a standard of ethics that’s beyond reproach,” O’Neill said. “When you have a trial with Carolynn, you better be prepared.”

Grammas described herself as a victims’ champion, but said her zealous advocacy never comes at the expense of defendants’ constitutional rights. If elected, she said she’d provide more training to prosecutors to avoid the kind of missteps she claims have plagued the office lately.

“The leadership from the top has failed and there is not accountability, which has hurt the credibility of our office across the board,” Grammas said.