LA Superior Court Judges

Office No. 39

George A. Turner Jr. vs. Steve Napolitano

TLDR: WHO SHOULD I CHOOSE AS JUDGE FOR OFFICE NO. 39?

If you prioritize criminal justice reform and a focus on rehabilitation, and don’t mind someone with unvaried legal experience, and prefer a candidate that is endorsed by various Democratic organizations, including the Defenders of Justice, VOTE GEORGE A. TURNER JR.

If you prefer a candidate with more experience than his counterpart , VOTE STEVE NAPOLITANO.

GEORGE A. TURNER JR.

  • Turner has 18 years of experience as a public defender, focusing on alternatives to incarceration and reducing mass incarceration​.

  • He advocates for connecting defendants with rehabilitative community programs rather than defaulting to jail time​.

  • Turner leads the Mobile Homelessness Unit, helping unhoused individuals clear their records and gain access to housing.

STEVE NAPOLITANO

  • Napolitano has worked as a parole hearing officer, administrative judge, and Manhattan Beach City Council member.

  • He supports using alternatives like community service when appropriate but brings a more conventional legal career perspective.

  • Napolitano promotes his experience across various areas of law, positioning himself as versatile with a broad legal background​.

Office No. 48

ERICKA WILEY vs. RENEE ROSE vs. MALIK BURROUGHS

TLDR: WHO SHOULD I CHOOSE AS JUDGE FOR OFFICE NO. 48?

If you prioritize criminal justice reform, rehabilitation, and reducing mass incarceration (and someone backed by the Defenders of Justice), VOTE FOR ERICKA WILEY.

If you prioritize law enforcement experience and victim advocacy, VOTE FOR RENEE ROSE.

If you prioritize diverse legal experience in both civil and criminal law, VOTE FOR MALIK BURROUGHS.

ERICKA WILEY:

  • Over 20 years with the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office, representing clients in juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases.

  • Advocates for addressing root causes of criminal behavior, such as trauma and mental health issues, favoring alternatives to incarceration.

  • Born and raised in Los Angeles, dedicated to serving and improving her community

RENEE ROSE

  • Deputy District Attorney with experience in various units, including the elder abuse unit.

  • Supported by several police associations, emphasizing victim advocacy and public safety.

  • Over 25 years of experience prosecuting a wide range of cases.

MALIK BURROUGHS

  • Provides legal services in civil and criminal law in private practice.

  • Engaged in local community services and organizations.

  • Has represented clients in various legal matters, bringing a broad perspective to the bench.

Office No. 97

Sharon Ransom vs. La Shae Henderson

TLDR: WHO SHOULD I CHOOSE AS JUDGE FOR OFFICE NO. 97?

If you prioritize an emphasis on protecting public safety and victim advocacy, VOTE SHARON RANSOM.

If you prefer a candidate focused on criminal justice reform and a focus on rehabilitation and restorative justice, particularly for vulnerable populations like juveniles, VOTE FOR LA SHAE HENDERSON.

SHARON RANSOM

  • Has over 18 years of experience as a deputy district attorney, handling complex cases involving serious crimes such as domestic violence and sexual assault

  • She emphasizes fairness, integrity, and strengthening the community, and has been active in outreach efforts like Project LEAD, which educates students on the justice system.

  • Ransom has broad support, including endorsements from the Los Angeles Times, various Democratic organizations, labor unions, and law enforcement associations​.

  • Endorsed by the LA Times.

LA SHAE HENDERSON:

  • Nearly 20 years of experience as a public defender, primarily focusing on juvenile justice and restorative practices.

  • Spent much of her career advocating for children in juvenile court, working to address the root causes of crime through community programs.

  • Committed to alternatives to incarceration, particularly for young and vulnerable defendants, seeking to disrupt the cycle of incarceration​.

Office No. 135

Steven Yee Mac vs. Georgia Huerta

TLDR: WHO SHOULD I CHOOSE AS JUDGE FOR OFFICE NO. 135?

If you prioritize a strong background in prosecuting violent crimes, VOTE STEVEN YEE MAC.

If you prefer a more experienced candidate with extensive courtroom experience and community-focused approach, including in courts that address mental illness and substance abuse, VOTE FOR GEORGIA HUERTA.

STEVEN YEE MAC

  • Mac is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) and has served as a Deputy District Attorney since 2013.

  • Interviewed for the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office by Zoom while deployed in Afghanistan.

  • He has extensive experience prosecuting gang violence and murders, particularly in the Hardcore Gang Unit since 2018.

  • Mac has been rated as "Well Qualified" by the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) and is known for his thoughtful and articulate demeanor, making him a strong candidate for the bench.

  • Endorsed by the LA Times.

GEORGIA HUERTA:

  • Huerta has over 30 years as a Deputy District Attorney, with significant experience in areas like alternative sentencing and community collaborative courts.

  • Raised in South Central LA, Huerta has dedicated her career to justice that serves both victims and defendants, emphasizing fairness and restorative justice outcomes.

  • Huerta is also rated "Well Qualified" by the LACBA and has a wide range of endorsements from Democratic organizations and legal professionals​.

Office No. 137

Tracey Blount vs. Luz Herrera

TLDR: WHO SHOULD I CHOOSE AS JUDGE FOR OFFICE NO. 137?

If you prioritize strong court experience and knowledge of child dependency cases, VOTE TRACEY BLOUNT.

If you prefer a candidate with work in legal access and education and do not mind that they haven’t worked in LA for awhile, VOTE FOR LUZ HERRERA.

TRACEY BLOUNT:

  • Blount has served as Deputy County Counsel and a legal research attorney for the San Bernardino District Attorney's office. She primarily focuses on child dependency and abuse cases.

  • She is rated as "Well Qualified" by the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) and is endorsed for her knowledge of the law and excellent judicial temperament.

  • Blount's career centers on child welfare, where she works to reunite families and safeguard children's rights, making her highly regarded in Dependency Court​.

LUZ HERRERA:

  • Herrera is a law professor at Texas A&M and has a background in private practice, focusing on making legal services accessible to underserved communities. Raised in South Central LA, Huerta has dedicated her career to justice that serves both victims and defendants, emphasizing fairness and restorative justice outcomes.

  • Despite her ties to Los Angeles, her lack of recent courtroom experience in LA courts has been a concern for some voters.

  • Herrera emphasizes her work in expanding legal services for marginalized groups, advocating for equity and justice both in and out of the courtroom​.