Endorsement: The Times’ recommendations for Los Angeles County Superior Court judges - News Summed Up

Endorsement: The Times’ recommendations for Los Angeles County Superior Court judges


California uses a hybrid system to select its trial judges, including the nearly 500 who serve on the Los Angeles County Superior Court. This year there are several deputy public defenders running, an interesting development that’s part of the broader movement for criminal justice reform. Office 70: Holly HancockHolly Hancock is an experienced deputy public defender who has handled a significant number of jury trials. She has the edge over Deputy Public Defender Kevin Thomas McGurk, who also is a well-regarded trial lawyer. Office 116: David GelfoundGelfound is a highly regarded Los Angeles Superior Court judge who is being challenged by Deputy Public Defender Lloyd Handler on spurious grounds.


Source: Los Angeles Times May 14, 2022 08:03 UTC



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