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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
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Harvey A. Silberman
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 69

 
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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.
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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.)

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

I have been on the bench since 2004, first presiding over a courtroom hearing domestic violence matters and now a family law trial court. I would like to expand my work to include county and statewide policy and administrative issues especially those concerning children.

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

Integrity, experience and compassion. Appointed as Commissioner in 2004, my work as a child advocate, years of experience as a public interest lawyer serving the sick and indigent of our community.


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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