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All Of Imperial, Inyo, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego Counties, CA November 5, 2002 Election
California State Court of Appeal; District 4; Division 3 Voter Information

12 Year Term.

Established by a constitutional amendment in 1904, the Courts of Appeal are California's intermediate courts of review. California has six appellate districts, each with at least one division. The six appellate districts are composed of 19 divisions and 105 justices.

Each division has one Presiding Justice and two or more associate justices, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. The appointments are confirmed by the public at the next general election; justices also come before voters at the end of their 12-year terms. Vote "Yes" to confirm each of the following justices; vote "No" to oppose confirmation.

Results as of Nov 14 11:14am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (6611/6611)
Candidates (Vote Yes or No for Each)
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Kathleen E. O'Leary
874,018 / 72.5% Yes votes ...... 331,565 / 27.5% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice
  • Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal 1/2000 - Present
  • Judge, Orange County Superior Court 7/1986 - 1/2000
  • Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court 1/1998 - 1/2000
  • Judge, West Orange County Municipal Court 10/1981 - 7/1986
  • Practicing Attorney 12/1975 - 10/1981
  • League of Women Voters' Susan B. Anthony Award, 1998
Priorities:
  • Support the Constitutions of the United States and the State of California
  • Be faithful to the law and act to promote justice, fairness, and public confidence in the judiciary
  • Work efficiently and effectively in the administration of justice
Eileen C. Moore
853,586 / 71.6% Yes votes ...... 338,504 / 28.4% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice
  • Chaired domestic violence programs
  • Chairs state court interpreters committee
  • Member of veterans organization
  • Registered nurse
  • Served as combat nurse in Vietnam war
  • Over 13 years experience as a judge
Priorities:
  • to follow the Constitutions of the United States and of California and the laws of our country and state
  • to treat all litigants fairly
  • to resolve all cases expeditiously
Richard M. Aronson
821,330 / 70.3% Yes votes ...... 347,726 / 29.7% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal
  • California Court of Appeal (11/23/01 to Present)
  • Judge, Orange County Superior Court (3/96-11/01)
  • Commissioner, Orange County Superior Court (9/89-3/96)
  • Victim Assistance Program, Board of Directors (1997-1999)
  • Deputy District Attorney, San Bernardino County (1976-1979)
  • Univ. of San Diego (B.A. 1972); Univ. of San Diego Law School (J.D. 1975)
Priorities:
  • Support the Constitutions of the United States and the State of California
  • Work to improve the administration of justice and public confidence in the judiciary
  • Follow the law and act to promote justice and fairness
William F. Rylaarsdam
812,197 / 69.3% Yes votes ...... 360,550 / 30.7% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice
  • California Court of Appeal (1995-present)
  • Orange County Superior Court (1986-1995)
  • Los Angeles Superior Court (1985-986)
  • Private practice - civil litigation (1964-1985)
Priorities:
  • to follow the Constitutions of the United States and of California and the laws of our country and state
  • to treat all litigants fairly
  • to resolve all cases expeditiously
Richard D. Fybel
776,769 / 66.6% Yes votes ...... 389,997 / 33.4% No votes

  • Occupation: Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal
  • California Court of Appeal (2/2002 - Present)
  • Judge, Orange County Superior Court (2000 to 2/2002)
  • Attorney in private practice specializing in civil business litigation with Morrison & Foerster (1981-2000) and Nossaman, Krueger & Marsh (1972-1981)
  • Member of California Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Code of Judicial Ethics and of the UCLA Foundation Board of Councillors
  • Past President UCLA Law Alumni Association
  • Undergraduate, UCLA (A.B. 1968); UCLA Law School (J.D. 1971)
Priorities:
  • Support the Constitutions of the United States and the State of California
  • Be faithful to the law and act to promote justice, fairness, and public confidence in the judiciary
  • Work diligently and honorably in the administration of justice
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