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

Results as of Mar 29 10:59am, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (4,571/4,571)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Mildred Escobedo Click here for more information about this candidate 254,649 votes 30.16%

  • 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 233,299 votes 27.63% Daniel Feldstern Click here for more information about this candidate 220,597 votes 26.13%
  • Occupation: Criminal Trial Prosecutor
  • 18-Year Veteran Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
  • Trial Prosecutor of Gang Murderers, International Drug Traffickers and Corrupt Public Officials/Supervisor of Felony Trial Prosecutors
  • Rated "WELL QUALIFIED" for Judicial Office by Los Angeles County Bar
  • Previous Civil Litigation Experience
  • Bachelor of Arts, Honors Graduate, Occidental College, Los Angeles
  • Law Degree, Southwestern University School of Law, Member of Law Review
Priorities:
  • Daniel Feldstern supports tough sentencing of criminals to protect the public.
  • Daniel Feldstern favors strong measures to rehabilitate juvenile offenders
  • Daniel Feldstern will be a fair and even-handed judge who respects all parties and protects the rights of crime victims
Miguel Angel Dager Click here for more information about this candidate 135,733 votes 16.08%
  • Occupation: Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney
  • Highest Available Rating from Los Angeles County Bar
  • Former Prosecutor/Experienced Civil Attorney
  • Legal Advisor to City Treasurer
  • Argued before Supreme Court, Appellate and Federal Courts
  • Loyola Law School Graduate
  • Head of City Tax Settlement Bureau
Priorities:
  • Miguel Dager will protect people from crime and victimization.
  • Miguel Dager will ensure fair and just verdicts.
  • Miguel Dager will ensure equal access for all to justice.

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Official Information

State of California Commission on Judicial Performance
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum (all L.A. County Judicial Candidates invited to participate)

February 15, 2004, 2:30-4:30pm
West Covina City Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey South; Co-Sponsors, LWV Whittier, ESGV, & L.A. County; info 562 947 3634
Bar Association Resources

Final Report of the L.A. County Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee

California Bar Attorney Search
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