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Thomas Rubinson
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The questions were prepared by the the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).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.)
- 17 years, Deputy District Attorney
- 6 years, Hardcore Gang Division
- 88 felony jury trials
- Promoted to leadership/management roles
- Demonstrated commitment to community service
2. Why are you running for Superior Court judge? (No more than 75 words total for questions 2 and 3.)
The contribution I have made to my community by serving as a Deputy District Attorney can be enlarged and enhanced as a judge, as I would have the ability to impact more cases and more lives.3. What experiences and personal qualities best equip you to serve as judge? (No more than 75 words total for questions 2 and 3.)
My values: fairness, honesty, integrity, ethics, and a commitment to the truth. Those values, in combination with my academic background and broad courtroom experience in the most difficult and complex cases, well equip me to serve as a judge.
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.Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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