Judge, Seat 151 — Los Angeles County Superior Court
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Superior court judges preside over trial court cases, both civil and criminal. They hear witnesses' testimony and other evidence and decide cases by applying the law to the relevant facts.
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LA County Democratic PartyDemocratic Party of the San Fernando ValleyOver 40 Current and Retired LA County JudgesLos Angeles TimesLong Beach Democratic ClubEast Area Progressive DemocratsSilver Echo Feliz Democratic ClubDemocrats for Neighborhood ActionLuis Rodriguez, Past President California State BarMia Yamamoto, Past President of the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.Dr. K.W. Tulloss, President, Baptist Minister's Conference
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Over 60 Practicing AttorneysOver 30 elected officialsLA County Federation of LaborSEIU 721The CollectiveRun For SomethingMayor Tim Sandoval, City of PomonaMayor Jed Leano, City of ClaremontCouncil Member Salvador MelendezFormer Mayor Drexel Smith, City of WalnutMayor Pro Tem Andrew Chou, City of Diamond BarDirector Carlos Goytia, Three Valleys Municipal Water DistrictCouncilmember Tyron Hampton, City of PasadenaFormer Mayor James Toma, City of West CovinaGilbert Ivey, Retired Executive and Former President of BizFedRobert Beam, Retired Deputy Sheriff and Board Member of East Valley Community Health CenterJosé Calderon, President Latino/a Roundtable of the San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Valley
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Over 20 Current and Retired Los Angeles County JudgesNational Women's Political CaucusLong Beach Police Officer's AssociationJuanita Trujillo Councilmember/Former Mayor City of Santa Fe Springs
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My Top 3 Priorities
Restorative Justice for victims as well as defendants.
Equal access, equal protection and equal justice without regard to race, class or gender.
A focus on treatment over incarceration for non-violent offenders.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defender
Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County (1990–current)
Deputy Public Defender, Orange County Public Defender's Office (1989–1990)
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My Top 3 Priorities
Safe communities: The aim of the law is a well-ordered society, where innocent people have the right to live a happy, safe, and productive life.
Equitable Justice: Judges should treat every person who comes into the courtroom with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or why they are in court.
Community Service: Judges are the gatekeepers of the law and perform a highly valuable service to the community so dedication to the community should be evident prior to and while serving on the bench.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Attorney / Legal Professor
Planning Commissioner, City of La Verne — Appointed position (2020–current)
General Plan Advisory Committee, City of La Verne — Appointed position (2018–2019)
Homelessness Advisory Committee, City of La Verne — Appointed position (2018–2019)
Education
University of La Verne — Doctoral Candidate, Public Administration (2022)
University of La Verne — Masters, Public Administration (2013)
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My Top 3 Priorities
Ensuring public safety along with a common sense approach to alternative sentencing. Public safety is a priority but I also believe in using alternative solutions for lower level offenses where there are substance abuse or mental health issues.
Create trust in the justice system through transparency and equitable justice. Every case is different. I will give each case individual attention and consideration. I will make decisions according to the law and in a fair unbiased manner.
Increase diversity in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. As a new attorney 30 years ago, I had very few female role models on the bench. Currently, just over 30 percent of judges are women and I want to be a part of the increasing diversity.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Deputy District Attorney
Deputy District Attorney IV, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (1996–current)
Deputy City Attorney, City of Anaheim (1992–1996)
Education
Southwestern School of Law — Juris Doctorate (1991)
San Diego State University — Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Spanish (1988)
Deputy District Attorney IV, County of Los Angeles
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