With nearly fifteen years of experience at the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, he has dedicated his career to representing indigent individuals accused of crimes. Throughout his career, George has handled hundreds of cases, ranging from misdemeanors and felonies to juvenile petitions, and has consistently advocated for treatment and supportive programs, particularly for clients with mental health disorders.

Steve Napolitano stands apart from most judicial candidates because of the diversity of his experience. He represents prisoners at their parole hearings, which means he is in a sense a public defender for Californians serving their sentences. He also is an administrative law judge, hearing civil cases alleging violations of city or county codes.

Ericka Wiley has dedicated over twenty years to serving as a Deputy Public Defender in Los Angeles, representing clients facing criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to capital offenses. In her role as Deputy in Charge, she has supervised fellow attorneys and consistently advocated for solutions that prioritize alternatives to incarceration, helping clients improve their lives.

Ericka J. Wiley has spent most of her career in criminal defense, but has varied experiences that give her a broader perspective.[…S]he’s a standout candidate and if elected would probably be an excellent judge.

La Shae Henderson has served as a bilingual attorney with the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office for eighteen years, specializing in various areas of criminal defense. She has collaborated with attorneys across California and led trainings to help them develop legal strategies under the Racial Justice Act.

Sharon Ransom brings exactly the qualities that voters should seek out in judges: She has a breadth of personal and professional experience, and combines expertise in the law with a willingness to exercise discretion not merely to hold offenders accountable but to solve underlying problems, including addiction, mental illness and poverty.

He’s a well-regarded trial attorney with the skill, demeanor and maturity to make an outstanding judge.

Blount is highly regarded for her skill and calm demeanor. That’s particularly important in dependency court, where emotions can run high and the dynamic shifts in the course of proceedings from quasi-prosecutorial — as lawyers make their cases against parents — to collaborative, as the parties attempt to create a plan to reunify the family while keeping the children safe.