League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
	Serena Raquel Murillo Answers Questions Candidate for Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 69

The questions were prepared by the the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. Please provide a brief list of your qualifications in bullet format, using an asterisk (*) to represent a bullet. (No more than 25 words for this section.)

• TRIAL EXPERIENCE: As a Deputy District Attorney and public servant for over a decade, I have been in a courtroom almost daily since 1996.
• FLEXIBILITY: The bulk of what the Courts handle are civil and criminal jury trials. Because of my well-rounded legal background (civil and criminal) I supply what the overworked and understaffed trial courts need.
• I am honored by the SUPPORT BY THE PEOPLE of Los Angeles through the: Mayor, Judges, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Newspaper (The LA Times)

2. Why are you running for Superior Court judge? (No more than 75 words total for questions 2 and 3.)

To join the ranks of those men and women who uphold our system of laws, which have enabled me, a first generation American, to succeed through hard work, honesty, integrity and a commitment to the public I serve.

3. What experiences and personal qualities best equip you to serve as judge? (No more than 75 words total for questions 2 and 3.)

1. Experience protecting the public: As a prosecutor I am an expert in criminal laws and sentencing.
2. Concern for our community: As a Los Angeles county native, resident, and employee, I understand the people I serve.
3. Trial Experience: I can save taxpayer money and resources by efficiently handling jury trials and numerous court proceedings with knowledge and expediency.

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Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Until 5:00 p.m. on April 4, 2008, candidates for Superior Court Judge must limit their answers to 100 words total for all questions so that a paper Voters Guide may be published. Specific word limits are as follows: 25 words for question 1; 75 words total for questions 2 and 3. After 5:00 p.m. on April 4, 2008, word limits will no longer apply.

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