Candidate for
Judge-Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 28

I have dedicated my career to public service in the District Attorney's Office for over twenty-four years. I have taken great satisfaction from my position as a deputy district attorney. Being a prosecutor is a unique position in the legal system; while I am an advocate I have the responsibility to ensure that cases are handled in a manner to achieve justice. I believe that as a judge, I would be in an even better position to ensure that the judicial system treats everyone in a fair and evenhanded manner.

The judicial system can have a more direct and lasting impact on members of our society than any other branch of government. Whether it is the result of receiving a traffic ticket, being a victim of a crime, being charged with a crime, being a party in a civil proceeding, or simply being a juror, the judicial system impacts many people on a daily basis. This is in addition to the impact courts have on society as a whole, such as when the constitutionality of various governmental actions is ruled upon. It is essential that judges act in a manner that instills the public's confidence in the judicial system. This can only be achieved by ensuring that all parties receive a fair hearing, and that a judge's decisions are based upon the merits of the case and not some personal agenda. This is what I will stand for as a Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.