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Los Angeles County, CA June 6, 2006 Election
Judge-Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 95 Voter Information

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Results as of Jun 27 2:22pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (5,065/5,065)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Susan L. Lopez-Giss Click here for more information about this candidate 382,434 votes 54.57%

  • Occupation: Assistant City Attorney
  • Rated "Well-Qualified" by Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Named one of California's Top 75 Women Litigators, 2005
  • Drafted California's first domestic violence prosecution program in 1978
  • Forced PR firm that fraudulently overbilled Los Angeles to repay $5.7 million
  • http://www.lopezgissforjudge.com
Priorities:
  • Use my experience in domestic violence prosecution in another capacity
  • Put a detail-oriented, experienced civil litigator on the bench
Richard Kraft Click here for more information about this candidate 318,380 votes 45.43%
  • Occupation: CRIMINAL PROSECUTOR
  • PROSECUTOR OF THE YEAR 2006 - Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
  • 17+ Years as Criminal Prosecutor. 200+ Jury Trials Rated "Well-Qualified" by the L.A. County Bar Assn
  • Prosecuted and convicted dozens of sex offenders who now register for life
  • Teaches prosecutors statewide on domestic violence and Cal-OSHA death cases
  • U.S.C. Law School, J.D. 1981
  • http://www.kraftforjudge.com
Priorities:
  • Thoughtful and good judgement based on the courtroom experience and knowledge which resulted in being awarded Prosecutor of the Year 2006
  • Fair rulings and good decisions, based on the skills developed from current and continuous courtroom work
  • Courtesy and consideration for jurors; Dignity for victims and witnesses

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  Official Information

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Events

Meet both candidates for Office 95 during the 'You Be The Judge' portion of a 36th Congressional District Candidate Forum
  • Date & Time: Tuesday May 30, 7-9pm
  • Sponsor: West L.A. Democratic Club
  • Moderator: Kitty Felde
  • Location: Venice Center for
    Peace with Justice and The Arts
    221 Lincoln Bl, Venice (corner of Victoria)
  • More info: 310/821-7341
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