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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 Lori-Ann C. Jones:
- LA County Superior Court commissioner since 2006
- Former Deputy LA County District Attorney, handling hard-core gang crime, domestic violence, child abuse and arson cases
Answer from John "Johnny" Gutierrez:
- Judge with over 15 years experience
- Competent, excellent judicial temperament
- Integrity of character, tough minded and fair
- Former Criminal Prosecutor
- Handled thousands of courtroom cases
Answer from Bob Henry:
Civil:
- Worker safety Cases
- Closed Diploma Mills
- Suits against persons defrauding state government
Criminal:
- Death penalty cases
- Over 1000 felony appeals
- Federal habeas corpus cases
Answer from Pat Connolly:
- Deputy District Attorney since 1992
- Over 100 felony trials
- Prosecuted over 30 Murder or Conspiracy to Commit Murder cases
- Former Hardcore Gang Unit Prosecutor
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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 John "Johnny" Gutierrez:
I bring over 25 years of diverse legal and judicial experience. If elected to the Superior Court, I will uphold the legal rights of victims and b.e tough on crimes that adversely affect the quality of life in our communities.
Answer from Pat Connolly:
As a Judge I believe that I can best serve the public by putting my legal knowledge and experience to use protecting the rights of all people, including both victims and the accused.
Answer from Lori-Ann C. Jones:
Our community needs judges who maintain the highest ethical standards. I will be that kind of judge. I will base my decisions on the merits of each case and follow the law.
Answer from Bob Henry:
In order to provide equity to all. I have no hidden agenda nor personal desire for gain.
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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 Pat Connolly:
Because of my experience handling high profile murders and death penalty cases, prosecuting cop killers and gang murders, I believe deeply in the rights of victims and their families. I am a well respected, fair and ethical prosecutor with vast courtroom experience.
Answer from Lori-Ann C. Jones:
As a prosecutor and now as a court commissioner, I have sought to treat everyone with respect. I am intelligent, thoughtful, knowledgeable and experienced, and I will bring these qualities to the Superior Court.
Answer from John "Johnny" Gutierrez:
I regularly handle the most complex trials with diligence and thoroughness. I have continuously applied the law with fairness and impartiality. Also I am highly respected for my integrity in the courtroom.
Answer from Bob Henry:
Both my personal and legal experiences equip me to serve as a judge. Legally, I have tried administrative, writ, and civil cases. On the criminal side, I have litigated death penalty litigation, appeal litigation and habeas corpus litigation.
I have lived in all parts of this nation, interacted with different backgrounds, which provides me with a broad perspective.
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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