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Maren Elizabeth Nelson
613,376 votes
84.29%
- Occupation: Judge of the Superior Court
- Rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" by the Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Judge of the Superior Court, 2009-present
- Commissioner, Los Angeles Superior Court, 2004-2009
- Distinguished Jurist Award, 2008, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Southern California Chapter)
- Attorney, Morrison & Foerster LLP, 1987-2004 (partner from 1990); Overton, Lyman & Prince, Associate, 1981-1987
- J.D., University of Southern California, Order of the Coif, 1981; B.A., Occidental College, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1978
- reelectjudgenelson2010@gmail.com
Priorities:
- To reach a fair result in every case, consistent with the law and the facts
- To treat all participants equally, with respect and dignity
- To issue reasoned, understandable decisions
Jim Garo Baklayan
114,289 votes
15.71%
- Occupation: Civil Litigation Attorney
- Temporary Judge Program - Los Angeles County
- Civil Litigation Practice over 13 years
- CSUN, BA, 1990
- ULV College of Law, JD, 1995
- 2 College of Law Recognition Awards
- 3 Los Angeles Superior Court Certificates of Appreciation
- jgb1022@aol.com
Priorities:
- To help foster the notion that everyone can have their day in court
- To promote the integrity and regain the respect in our judicial system
- To be fair, honest, and impartial when applying the law
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Candidates Answer Questions
The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County has asked
all candidates for this office to respond to
3 questions on Qualifications, Reason for Running, and Experiences and Personal Qualities.
Official Information
- L.A.SuperiorCourt.org
Meet and Learn About the Judicial Candidates
- Thursday May 20
time: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
place: Southwestern Law School
3050 Wilshire Bl., L.A. CA 90010
co-sponsors: LWV/L.A. County;
LWV Los Angeles; Southwestern Law School
special guests: Judith McConnell, Administrative Presiding Justice, 4th District Appellate Court, & Val Zavala, Anchor, KCET's "SoCal Connected"
more info: 213-738-6625
RSVP (by 5/17): advancement@swlaw.edu or 213-738-6814
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