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Los Angeles County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 114 Voter Information

Results as of Jun 29 2:14pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (4,786/4,786)
Candidates (Vote for 1)

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Eric Harmon Click here for more information about this candidate 442,830 votes 61.07%

  • Occupation: Gang Homicide Prosecutor
  • Over 12 years as a Deputy District Attorney
  • Assigned to the Hardcore Gang Division for 3 years and the Major Crimes Division
  • Prosecuted 85 jury trials, including rapes, domestic violence, and murder
  • Helped victims in obtaining restraining orders and restitution
  • Reputation as a Fair, Smart, and Firm Courtroom Lawyer
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Berkeley, J.D. University of Texas, Austin
  • ericharmon@sbcglobal.net
Priorities:
  • Fair and Equal Treatment of all litigants and parties
  • Thorough Examination of Facts and Circumstances of each individual case on the merits
  • Swift and Just punishment when appropriate after a consideration of all of the facts and the law
Berj Parseghian Click here for more information about this candidate 147,540 votes 20.35%
  • Occupation: Environmental Attorney
  • Rated well-qualified by LA County Bar Assn
  • More than 12 years practicing law in Los Angeles
  • Presided over more than 1,000 traffic and small claims cases as a volunteer temporary judge
  • Pro-bono work helping victims of domestic violence and consumer fraud
  • JD, UCLA School of Law
  • BS, Chemistry, University of Michigan (high honors)
  • berj@berjforjudge.com
Priorities:
  • Applying the law in a fair, unbiased and timely manner
  • Treating parties, lawyers and court personnel with dignity and respect
  • Inspiring public trust and confidence in the judicial system
Ben M. Brees Click here for more information about this candidate 134,761 votes 18.58% Priorities:
  • 21 Years Experience In Civil Litigation / The Last 14 years exclusively for Plaintiffs/Consumers
  • Jury Trial Experience Representing Both Plaintiffs And Defendants Making Him A Balanced Litigator
  • Extensive experience as a volunteer Arbitrator Mediator, And Settlement Officer For The Los Angeles Superior Court Alternative Dispute Resolution (A

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