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Runoff Election 11/4/2008
Candidates
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Cynthia Loo
228,634 votes
38.90%
- Occupation: Superior Court Referee
- Appointed in 2000 by the Court to perform duties of a Judge
- Previously represented over 1000 abused and neglected children
- "2004 OUTSTANDING JUDICIAL OFFICER" - Juvenile Courts Bar Association
- Adjunct Professor, Criminal Procedure; Certificate of Recognition, Distinguished Professor and Extraordinary Community Leader - Peoples College of Law
- Board of Governors - Women Lawyers Association of LA (WLALA) Chair Criminal Justice Section; CA Asian-Pacific American Judges Association (CAAJA)
- Contributor - "Gavel to Gavel", LA Superior Court Judges' magazine; "California Court's Review"; "The Bench" publication CA Judges Association
Priorities:
- Administer justice in an even-handed manner, conscientiously, and fairly.
- Treat all who come before me with respect, patience and fairness so that all will feel their voices were heard.
- Ensure judicial independence and integrity. Eliminating Bias from the Judicial System.
Thomas Rubinson
213,138 votes
36.26%
- Occupation: Criminal Prosecutor
- 17 years as Deputy District Attorney
- 88 felony jury trials; 43 murder trials
- 6 years Hardcore Gang Division
- Graduated UCLA School of Law, 1990
- Community involvement - Boyle Heights, Watts
- For details, see http://www.tomrubinson4judge.com
Priorities:
- Base rulings on the facts and the rule of law, not any political agenda.
- Never forget my overriding commitment to justice and fairness.
- Treat all parties, litigants, jurors, and observers with respect, and listen.
Mark Lee
145,967 votes
24.84%
- Occupation: Criminal Prosecutor/Professor
- Over 10 years of experience in criminal and civil law
- Over 4 years as an Adjunct Professor
- Youth Leader for over 3 years
- Native of Los Angeles
Priorities:
- Treat everyone fairly and with respect so that their voices are heard
- Efficient and expeditious handling of cases
- Tough sentences for violent repeat offenders
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all candidates for this office to respond to
3 questions on Qualifications, Reason for Running, and Experiences and Personal Qualities.
Official Information
- Superior Court of California
County of Los Angeles
News and Analysis
L.A. County Bar Association
Why Vote on Judges?
- Judges must deal with everything from minor disputes to society's most intractable problems. Their decisions have as great an impact on our lives as decisions made by the governor or legislator. The governor alone selects those who will serve on the bench. But at election time, voters become the judges of who is qualified to remain there. Those who vote are exercising an important opportunity to maintain the balance between judicial independence and accountability.
- from Voters Guide to Judicial Elections (Archives of the League of Women Voters of California)
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