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David S. Wesley
481,142 votes
55.78%
- Occupation: Judge of the Superior Court
- The current Supervising Judge of the Criminal Courts.
- Received Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law.
- Earned L.A. County Bar's highest rating of "Well Qualified."
- Received prestigious Criminal Courts Bar Association Judicial Excellence Award in 2002.
- Has coordinated countywide "Teen Court" program for the past 10 years.
Priorities:
- To continue upholding the integrity of our judicial system.
Kevin Burke
179,198 votes
20.77%
- Occupation: Police Sergeant
- Graduate of Boalt Hall School of Law
- Former Deputy District Attorney (ciminal prosecutor)
- Law instructor for six years at the LAPD Academy
- Former attorney in private practice
- 18 years law enforcement experience as sergeant, police officer, and reserve officer
Priorities:
- Never compromise public safety in the name of budget concerns
- Treat all people with dignity and respect
- Conscientiously follow the law
Herbert R. Lapin
119,435 votes
13.85%
- Occupation: Crime Victim Advocate
Daniel Lee Bershin
82,820 votes
9.60%
- Occupation: Criminal Prosecutor
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2 questions on Reason for Running and Personal Qualities.
Official Information
- State of California Commission on Judicial Performance
League of Women Voters Candidate Forum (all L.A. County Judicial Candidates invited to participate)
- February 15, 2004, 2:30-4:30pm
- West Covina City Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey South; Co-Sponsors, LWV Whittier, ESGV, & L.A. County; info 562 947 3634
Bar Association Resources
- Final Report of the L.A. County Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee
- California Bar Attorney Search
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