League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	State of California (All Of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne Counties) November 2, 2010 Election
	Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 30 4:33pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (2252/2252)

Candidates (Vote Yes or No for Each) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Brad R. Hill 402,035 / 71.9% Yes votes ...... 157,473 / 28.1% No votes Occupation: Associate Justice (Nominated for Presiding Justice) Superior Court Judge, 1998-2006 Presiding Judge, Fresno Superior Court, 2003-2004 Municipal Court Judge, 1991-1998 Graduate, U.C. Hastings College of the Law, 1983 Graduate, Fresno State University (Undergraduate Degree in Business Adminstration; Master's Degree in Business Administration, 1977 & 1979). Private Law Practice 1983-1991 Priorities: Follow the law and act to promote justice, fairness and public confidence in the judiciary Decide cases fairly and expeditiously To improve the quality of justice in California Chuck Poochigian 398,351 / 70.1% Yes votes ...... 170,269 / 29.9% No votes Occupation: Associate Justice, Fifth District Court of Appeal Private law practice - Dowling, Aaron & Keeler (2007-2009) California State Senator (1998 -2006) California State Assemblymember (1994 - 1998) Senior Staff, Office of the Governor - Judicial and General Appointments (1988-1994) Private civil law practice (1975 - 1988) Education: University of Santa Clara, J.D. and California State University, Fresno, B.S., Business Administration Priorities: To uphold the rule of law by faithfully following the Constitutions and statutes of the United States and the State of California To work hard and decide cases with integrity, efficiency, consistency and clarity To treat litigants, counsel and the public with fairness, impartiality and due respect. Bert Levy 393,957 / 70.8% Yes votes ...... 162,531 / 29.2% No votes Occupation: Justice, Fifth District Court of Appeal, 1997-present Superior Court Judge, 1989-1997 Presiding Judge, Family Law Department, 1990-1996 Municipal Court Judge, 1988-1989 Private Law Practice, 1977-1988 Graduate, UOP McGeorge School of Law, 1977 Graduate, UC Davis, magna cum laude, 1974 Priorities: Upholding the rule of law as set forth by the Constitution, the Legislature and the voters Ensuring that the appellate court operates fairly, efficiently and effectively Providing clear and concise opinions that are easily understandable Jennifer Detjen 384,716 / 69.4% Yes votes ...... 169,618 / 30.6% No votes Occupation: Associate Justice, State Court of Appeal, 5th District. Superior Court Judge, Madera County, 2000-2010. Presiding Judge, Madera Superior Court, 2005 and 2006; Superior Court Appellate Division Judge 2001-2006 and 2009-2010. Senior Deputy District Attorney 1989-2000, Deputy District Attorney, 1982-1989. Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, 1993. Recognized for Outstanding Service by the Board of Legal Specialization, 2004. Juris Doctor Degree, University of San Diego, 1981. Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Washington, 1977. Priorities: Respect, defend, and follow the principles of the Constitution and the rule of law. Preserve the integrity of the judiciary. Serve the People of the State of California. Basic candidate data supplied by the Secretary of State. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

Official Information Secretary of State Voter Information Guide - Click on the district, then see links to candidate statements (as provided) Judicial Council of California About the Justices - click on your appellate district number in left column. Opinions of the state courts - Can choose specific Appellate District Court in pulldown. Search Opinions - After reading explanations, could enter last name of Justice in search box to find cases. What Appellate Justices Do How Appellate Court Justices are Selected District Map General Links Election Archives See the previous retention votes from the 11/7/2006 General, 11/5/2002 General, 11/3/1998 General elections. This election is archived. Any links to sources outside of Smart Voter may no longer be active. No further links will be added to this page. Links to sources outside of Smart Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement.

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