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The questions were prepared by the the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County and asked of all candidates for this office.
See below for questions on
Qualifications,
Reason for Running,
Experiences and Personal Qualities
Click on a name for candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. Please provide a brief list of your qualifications in bullet format, using an asterisk (*) to represent a bullet. (No more than 25 words for this section.)
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Answer from Hilleri Grossman Merritt:
- Criminal Trial Prosecutor for the last 14 years
- Sex Crimes Deputy for 5 years
- Commendations and Awards from LAPD, U.S. Customs and Superior Court Judges
Answer from Marc Alain Chomel:
- criminal prosecutor for 22 years, 7 as a supervisor
- 95 per cent conviction rate for serious felonies
- endorsed by prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys
Answer from Steven A. Simons, Sr:
- 21 years courtroom litigation experience
- Nominated for Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
- Compassionate
- Knowledgeable
- Endorsed by respected public officials
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2. Why are you running for Superior Court judge? (No more than 75 words total for questions 2 and 3.)
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Answer from Steven A. Simons, Sr:
The Court needs civil judges. New civil cases are filed daily. In my 21 years I have handled thousands of cases, civil & criminal, both defense and prosecution. I bring a civil approach to the bench.
Answer from Hilleri Grossman Merritt:
I am running for Superior Court Judge because I can bring 14 years of experience spent in the Courtroom, working daily with police, victims, witnesses, judges and defense attorneys to the bench. It is crucial that everyone work together to ensure that justice is served fairly and equally to all.
Answer from Marc Alain Chomel:
The bench is the ultimate goal of my career in public service. I would like to address the delays and ethical issues that currently exist. I want our courts to be more responsive to the needs of victims, witnesses and jurors.
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3. What experiences and personal qualities best equip you to serve as judge? (No more than 75 words total for questions 2 and 3.)
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Answer from Marc Alain Chomel:
I have a strong sense of fairness which I feel would make me an outstanding judge. My experience in management has taught me the skills necessary to efficently run the business of a courtroom.
Answer from Hilleri Grossman Merritt:
I will also bring to the bench a patient, pleasant demeanor as well as an open mind and wealth of knowledge and trial background.
Answer from Steven A. Simons, Sr:
Growing up in LA I attended LAUSD, and local colleges. I have owned businesses for over 20 years. My strong work ethic, love of the law and compassion for people allows me to be fair, compassionate and hard working.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League.
Until 5:00 p.m. on April 4, 2008,
candidates for Superior Court Judge must limit their answers to 100
words total for all questions so that a paper Voters Guide may be
published. Specific word limits are as follows: 25 words for
question 1; 75 words total for questions 2 and 3. After 5:00 p.m. on
April 4, 2008, word limits will no longer apply.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.
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