- Occupation: Judge of the Superior Court
- Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court 1995-present
- Rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" for office of Judge of the Superior Court by Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Attorney, O'Melveny & Myers 1966-1995 (partner from 1974); Chair of firm's Environmental Law Practice Group 1991-1995
- LL.B. with Honors, The University of Texas School of Law 1966; elected to Order of the Coif
- Comment Editor, Texas Law Review 1965-1966
- United States Navy, weapons officer aboard destroyer 1959-1963
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- To follow the law, as declared in the Constitution and enacted by the Legislature, to reach a fair result in every case.
- To treat every litigant, attorney, and juror with respect, and to manage the courtroom productively and efficiently for the benefit of all.
- In each case, to give the reasons for my decisions, so the parties may understand how I have applied the law to the facts.
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The the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Ralph W. Dau
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- Pete Wilson, Governor of California 1991-1999
- Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley
- Former California Attorney General John Van de Kamp
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