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Los Angeles County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Superior Court Judge; County of Los Angeles; Office 18 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 26 2:53pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (4,602/4,602)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Mildred Escobedo Click here for more information about this candidate 1,154,372 votes 50.56%

  • Occupation: Superior Court Referee
  • Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School
  • Bachelor of Arts from UCLA
  • Associate of Arts from East Los Angeles College
  • Appointed Superior Court Referee in 1998
  • Honored by California State Bar in 1997 for lititgation work.
Priorities:
  • I will apply Equality and Justice for all persons and their cases before the court.
  • I will apply Fairness and equal opportuinity to everyone to present their cases.
  • I will apply professional, expedient , and thorough work habits at this job.
Pat Campbell Click here for more information about this candidate 1,128,749 votes 49.44%
  • Occupation: Criminal Prosecutor
  • Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County 19+ years
  • Trial Deputy: Murders/ Sex Crimes/ Arsons & Gangs
  • Adjunct Law Professor, American College of Law
  • Former Volunteer Temporary Judge handled small claims calendar
  • Appellate attorney litigated complex civil and criminal cases
  • Civil attorney managed business litigation, wrongful termination and personal injury cases
Priorities:
  • Maintain high ethical standards and improve public confidence in the judicial system
  • Insure that all parties are treated fairly and compassionately
  • Develop a system responsive to a jury's needs and concerns

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Pat Campbell

Mildred Escobedo

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