League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
	Steven A. Simons, Sr Answers Questions Candidate for Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 72

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.)

• 21 years courtroom litigation experience
• Nominated for Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
• Compassionate
• Knowledgeable
• Endorsed by respected public officials

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

The Court needs civil judges. New civil cases are filed daily. In my 21 years I have handled thousands of cases, civil & criminal, both defense and prosecution. I bring a civil approach to the bench.

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

Growing up in LA I attended LAUSD, and local colleges. I have owned businesses for over 20 years. My strong work ethic, love of the law and compassion for people allows me to be fair, compassionate and hard working.

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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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