L.A. Times electoral endorsements for November 2022
Los Angeles Superior Court judges:
Office No. 60: Abby Baron
Los Angeles County Deputy Dist. Atty. Abby Baron is a career prosecutor who has won praise from defense lawyers for fairness and straight dealing, as well as strong backing from law enforcement and crime victims’ advocates.
Office No. 67: Fernanda Maria Barreto
Deputy Dist. Atty. Fernanda Maria Barreto is a standout prosecutor, assigned to deal with particularly sensitive cases in the Victim Impact Program. She also has brief experience in a civil law practice.
Office No. 70: Holly Hancock
Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defender Holly Hancock is an experienced and accomplished criminal defense lawyer. She has an impressive record of courtroom accomplishment, winning her clients reduced charges or outright acquittals in the majority of her cases.
Office No. 90: Melissa Lyons
Melissa Lyons has been a deputy district attorney for 16 years, most notably in the Sex Crimes Division. Outside the office she has volunteered with the Summer Night Lights Program sponsored by Los Angeles’ Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development.
Office No. 118: Melissa Hammond
Deputy Dist. Atty. Melissa Hammond has also served as a deputy public defender and a civil practitioner, acquiring valuable perspective and experience.
Office No. 151: Patrick Hare
Deputy Public Defender Patrick Hare is a highly accomplished criminal defense attorney who enjoys the unusual distinction of being endorsed by dozens of Superior Court judges in a race in which his opponent is a prosecutor. He is widely lauded for his skill, trial experience and integrity.
Supreme Court and Court of Appeal justices
California Chief Justice: Patricia Guerrero. Yes.
When Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye announced that she would not seek a second 12-year term, Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated Patricia Guerrero to replace her. If Guerrero wins approval at the polls, she will become chief justice on Jan. 2.
Supreme Court Associate Justice:
Unlike in Superior Court races, in which judicial candidates face off against one another, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal justices seek retention with without opponents. The voters’ job is to say either “yes” or “no” to each of them.
Goodwin Liu. Yes.
Joshua P. Groban. Yes.
Martin J. Jenkins. Yes.
2nd District Court of Appeal Justice:
Audrey B. Collins. Yes.
Brian S. Currey. Yes.
Elizabeth Annette Grimes. Yes.
Hernaldo J. Baltodano. Yes.
John L. Segal. Yes.
John Shepard Wiley Jr. Yes.
Judith M. Ashmann. Yes.
Lamar W. Baker. Yes.
Luis A. Lavin. Yes.
Frances Rothschild. Yes.
Laurence D. Rubin. Yes.
Maria E. Stratton. Yes.
Los Angeles Superior Court judges:
Office No. 60: Abby Baron
Los Angeles County Deputy Dist. Atty. Abby Baron is a career prosecutor who has won praise from defense lawyers for fairness and straight dealing, as well as strong backing from law enforcement and crime victims’ advocates.
Office No. 67: Fernanda Maria Barreto
Deputy Dist. Atty. Fernanda Maria Barreto is a standout prosecutor, assigned to deal with particularly sensitive cases in the Victim Impact Program. She also has brief experience in a civil law practice.
Office No. 70: Holly Hancock
Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defender Holly Hancock is an experienced and accomplished criminal defense lawyer. She has an impressive record of courtroom accomplishment, winning her clients reduced charges or outright acquittals in the majority of her cases.
Office No. 90: Melissa Lyons
Melissa Lyons has been a deputy district attorney for 16 years, most notably in the Sex Crimes Division. Outside the office she has volunteered with the Summer Night Lights Program sponsored by Los Angeles’ Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development.
Office No. 118: Melissa Hammond
Deputy Dist. Atty. Melissa Hammond has also served as a deputy public defender and a civil practitioner, acquiring valuable perspective and experience.
Office No. 151: Patrick Hare
Deputy Public Defender Patrick Hare is a highly accomplished criminal defense attorney who enjoys the unusual distinction of being endorsed by dozens of Superior Court judges in a race in which his opponent is a prosecutor. He is widely lauded for his skill, trial experience and integrity.
Supreme Court and Court of Appeal justices
California Chief Justice: Patricia Guerrero. Yes.
When Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye announced that she would not seek a second 12-year term, Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated Patricia Guerrero to replace her. If Guerrero wins approval at the polls, she will become chief justice on Jan. 2.
Supreme Court Associate Justice:
Unlike in Superior Court races, in which judicial candidates face off against one another, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal justices seek retention with without opponents. The voters’ job is to say either “yes” or “no” to each of them.
Goodwin Liu. Yes.
Joshua P. Groban. Yes.
Martin J. Jenkins. Yes.
2nd District Court of Appeal Justice:
Audrey B. Collins. Yes.
Brian S. Currey. Yes.
Elizabeth Annette Grimes. Yes.
Hernaldo J. Baltodano. Yes.
John L. Segal. Yes.
John Shepard Wiley Jr. Yes.
Judith M. Ashmann. Yes.
Lamar W. Baker. Yes.
Luis A. Lavin. Yes.
Frances Rothschild. Yes.
Laurence D. Rubin. Yes.
Maria E. Stratton. Yes.
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