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Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
 Smart Voter Cynthia Loo

Candidate for
Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 82

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Biographical Highlights
  • 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
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • 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.
Questions on Issues

The the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Cynthia Loo
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Key Endorsements
  • LA Times; LA County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO; LA County Democratic Party
  • John Chiang, CA State Controller; Judy Chu, State Board of Equalization
  • Sheriff Lee Baca; United Teachers Los Angeles; 80+ Superior Court Judges
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Position Papers
Being Myself in Juvenile Court - Countering Stereotypes While Changing Lives
Cynthia Loo, "The Changing Face of Civil Litigation: Being Myself in Juvenile Court", CALIFORNIA COURTS REVIEW, Summer 2006, at 12
In The Brilliance Of Optimism and Hope
Cynthia Loo, "In The Brilliance Of Optimism and Hope", GAVEL TO GAVEL, The Los Angeles Superior Court Judicial Magazine, Fall 2006, at 12
Closing Argument: A Personal View of Diversity on the Bench
Cynthia Loo, "Closing Argument: A Personal View of Diversity on the Bench", LOS ANGELES LAWYER, April 2008, at 80
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.CynthiaLoo.com
E-mail: judge@cynthialoo.com


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