About this office
Judges in the higher courts get into office and stay in office in a different way than other elected officials. Judges for the Supreme Court are appointed and then confirmed. Voters are asked to vote on whether to keep the judge after confirmation, and again after every twelve years.
Candidates
You can vote yes or no on each of these 2 candidates.
Top 3 Priorities
- to maintain a fair and impartial judiciary
- to follow and uphold the rule of law
- to assure equal access to justice
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Associate Justice, California Court...
Top 3 Priorities
- Provide fair and impartial application of the law.
- Encourage access to justice for all persons.
- Help increase understanding of the court system and...
Los Angeles Times
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My Top 3 Priorities
to maintain a fair and impartial judiciary
to follow and uphold the rule of law
to assure equal access to justice
Experience
Experience
Profession:Presiding Justice
Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal — Appointed position (2018–2018)
Associate Justice, Court of Appeal — Appointed position (2006–2018)
United States District Judge, United States District Court — Appointed position (1998–2006)
United States Attorney, Central District of California — Appointed position (1994–1998)
Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court — Appointed position (1992–1994)
Private Practice, O'Melveny & Myers LLC (1978–1982)
Education
University of Southern California — J.D. (1975)
Wellesley College — B.A., (1972)
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- Los Angeles Times. http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-endorsement-justices-20181004-story.html
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Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal
For more in-depth information on this candidate, follow the links for each tab in this section. For most screenreaders, you can hit Return or Enter to enter a tab and read the content within.
Candidate has provided information.
My Top 3 Priorities
Provide fair and impartial application of the law.
Encourage access to justice for all persons.
Help increase understanding of the court system and its role
Experience
Experience
Profession:Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal
Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal — Appointed position (2005–current)
Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court — Appointed position (1997–2005)
Judge, Los Angeles Municpal Court — Appointed position (1990–1997)
Supervising Deputy Attorney General, California Attorney General's Office (1980–1990)
Education
Loyola Unverisity School of Law — Juris Doctorate (1979)
UCLA — Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (1976)
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Who gave money to this candidate?
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